What Is A Screening Test?
Thursday, January 29, 2009 11:52Screening Is A Method Of Finding Diseases In People Who Do Not Yet Have Any Sings Or Symptoms Of The Disease Being Screened For. Although This Idea Sounds Great, And We Could Ask: “why Don’t We Screen For All Diseases?” The Answer Is Quite Complex.
Early Recognition And Prevention Of Disease Is An Important Part Of Healthcare Because It Detects Disease At The Initial And Curable Stages Thereby Preventing Complication And Co Morbidities. It Is Also A Whole Lot Cheaper And Effective Than Treating A Full-Blown Disease At A Later Stage.
Preventive Healthcare Also Involves Health Promotion, Which Is Aimed At Modifying The Individual’s Social Circumstance And Lifestyle So That Their Health Is Improved (Or Maintained)and Diseases Is Prevented.
Another Aspect Of Preventive Healthcare Is The Early Identification Of High Risk Individuals Prone To Major Life-Threatening Illnesses Like Heart Disease And Cancers. This Help In Taking Timely, Precautionary Lifestyle Modification Measures Or Treatment.
The Ultimate Goal Of Screening Is To Help People Live Longer, Healthier Live.
