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Moreover, there
may be instances where preventive interventions are not advised. This slide
portrays several criteria that should be considered when contemplating an
intervention. These include the severity of the disease (or importance of
the problem), how frequent it occurs, the type of screening or intervention
contemplated, whether or not the intervention has been shown to work, it’s
cost and it’s safety. Ideally, you want to pursue an intervention that
addresses a serious condition which occurs frequently in the population. An
effective treatment for the condition should exist and an acceptable
intervention should be available. The intervention should have data to show
that it works, is safe and has a relatively reasonable cost. |