In general, screening would be useful for diseases with the following features:
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Question
In general, screening would be useful for diseases with the following features:
Disease with a high prevalence in distinct segments of the population
Diseases with a natural history that can be altered by medical intervention
High prevalence disease for which there is no effective intervention
Disease with a high secondary attack rate
A and B above
A.Disease with a high prevalence in distinct segments of the population
B.Diseases with a natural history that can be altered by medical intervention
C.High prevalence disease for which there is no effective intervention
D.Disease with a high secondary attack rate
E.A and B above
Explanation / Answer
We know that, Screening it is process for early detection of perticular cancer to reduce mortality. And prevalence is proportion of indiviuals in the population having a disease.
So, Diesease with a high prevalence in distinct segment of the population Means Proportion of individuals having dieseases are more in that perticular area or region. And Disesses with a natural history that can be altered by medical intervention in this regions screening is useful
For axample in cancer related proeject if patient is either tobacco users or alcohol users and age lies between 35-65, those patient is eligible for screening.
ANS: E. A and B above