Diagnostic Screening Programs

Overview

Services for the presumptive identification of unrecognized disease in an apparently healthy, asymptomatic population by means of tests, examinations or other procedures that can be applied rapidly and easily to the target population. (from World Health Organization http://www.who.int/cancer/prevention/diagnosis-screening/screening/en/ Oct. 24,2017)

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Quick facts about Diagnostic Screening Programs

Topic type

Healthcare Service

Category

General Healthcare

MeSH classification

N02.421.726.233.138

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