Table 6 of
Lutty, Mol Vis 2006;
12:532-580.
Table 6. Characteristics of a successful screening program
Essential characteristics in applying a screening procedure to a full screening program that is cost effective and prevents morbidity as described by Hennekens et al. [183].
Disease is appropriate for screening Disease has a high prevalence in target population Serious consequences if undetected Screening is sensitive/specific Effective treatment is available Cost effective/ethical |