1. The total number of samples were 1950. The
error in the article is regretted.
2. We have presented the sex distribution as
obtained in the study sample. This need not be representative of
general population.
3. We do not believe and claim that our screening
strategy was fool-proof. We started cord blood screening at a time
when universal thyroid screening was not mandatory through the
state. Even now, its not being done in many centers. Our main aim
was to find out the general pattern and to find out the incidence.
We do agree with the authors that a better screening strategy can be
employed.
4. Cord blood TSH of 18 mU/L was observed in a
term baby; mother had no known thyroid morbidities.
5. Cases diagnosed at 2 weeks of age were late
preterm babies without any maternal thyroid illness