Abstract
Screening has generally been successful in identifying those at risk from disease. This success has led to the belief that screening in the general population is always a good thing. However, there are pitfalls which must be avoided if screening programmes are to achieve what is intended for them.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 104-107 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | The British Journal of Hospital Medicine |
| Volume | 62 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2001 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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