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The screening program must be quick,
easily administered, safe, with minimum discomfort and must not carry side effects for
individuals. The acceptability of a screening program can be measured by factors such as
the number of persons examined and the proportion of the target population that is
screened. The screening test must be inexpensive. The cost of the screening program
include not only the cost related to the screening procedure itself but also those arising
from subsequent diagnostic procedures, follow-up and intervention among those who test
positive. |