GPH 100: Population Screening
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Population screening aims to detect disease before symptoms arise, shifting intervention earlier in the disease pathway. However, screening is not inherently beneficial; it requires careful evaluation of evidence, test accuracy, disease prevalence, and potential harms.
This chapter examines principles of screening, including sensitivity, specificity, pre…
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