Question 18 (part 2) · LDEK · Screening tests
Indicate the true statements regarding the circumstances of the choice of a disease for a population screening test:
1) the disease is an important health problem.
2) the disease has identified risk factors.
3) the disease is characterized by the existence of a sufficiently long pre-symptomatic period.
4) the disease can be treated with a recognized therapy.
5) the disease is on the list of preventive recommendations developed annually by the Ministry of Health.
The correct answer is:
2) the disease has identified risk factors.
3) the disease is characterized by the existence of a sufficiently long pre-symptomatic period.
4) the disease can be treated with a recognized therapy.
5) the disease is on the list of preventive recommendations developed annually by the Ministry of Health.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 1,3,4.
- C. 1,3,5.
- D. 1,2,5.
- E. 3,4,5.
Hint
Recall the Wilson and Jungner criteria: an important problem, a detectable latent phase and effective treatment — which statements fit?
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