Effective screening programs must meet specific criteria:
1. Disease Burden: The disease should have a significant impact on public health. 2. Preclinical Phase: There should be a detectable phase during which the disease can be identified before symptoms appear. 3. Effective Treatment: Early treatment should lead to better outcomes than treatment at a later stage. 4. Screening Test: The test should be safe, acceptable, accurate, and cost-effective. 5. Access to Treatment: There should be available and accessible treatments for those diagnosed.
