Screening for illness

Conducting medical tests
Diagnosing health problems

Description

Screening for illness involves systematically testing individuals or populations to identify undiagnosed diseases or health conditions at an early, more treatable stage. This proactive strategy enables timely intervention, reduces the spread of communicable diseases, and improves health outcomes by facilitating prompt treatment or preventive measures. Screening addresses the problem of late diagnosis, mitigates healthcare costs, and supports public health by targeting at-risk groups and enabling efficient allocation of medical resources.