Newborn Screening Is Considered a Public Health Activity That Aims

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Multiple Choice

Newborn screening is considered a public health activity that aims to identify and treat possible deadly conditions early in an infant's life.Which one of the following characteristics must be met before a disease can be part of a screening program?

• A) The disease must be rare.
• B) Genetic counseling and treatment for the disease must be available.
• C) The natural history of the disease must be unclear.
• D) Screening for the disease must only be offered to those who would benefit most from it.

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