Which of the Ideal Criteria for a Successful Screening Program

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the ideal criteria for a successful screening program is satisfied by the following statement: Screening for colon cancer has been approved for insurance coverage, and patients are increasingly undergoing the screening tests with a tolerable level of side effects?

• A) The disease produces substantial mortality or morbidity.
• B) Early detection improves outcome.
• C) There is a feasible testing strategy.
• D) Screening is acceptable in terms of costs, harms, and patient acceptance.

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