Screening in Europe
Policy brief, 10WHO/EURO:2006-651-40386-54109.
Monography
in English
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ABSTRACT
This policy brief addresses the concept of screening in health care, namely actively seeking to identify a disease or pre-disease condition in individuals who are presumed and presume themselves to be healthy. It covers the historical background to screening and definitions; criteria for screening, evaluation, and the benefits and disadvantages; and key issues that are relevant at all stages and to every type of screening in any country. Examples are from the United States, the United Kingdom and other European Union Member States.
Full text:
Available
Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Database:
WHO IRIS
Main subject:
Preventive Health Services
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United States
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Mass Screening
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Evaluation Study
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Europe
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United Kingdom
Country/Region as subject:
North America
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Europa
Language:
English
Year:
2006
Document type:
Monography