Screenings can be categorized into several types based on the target disease and the population being screened:
- Universal Screening: This involves screening all individuals within a certain age group or demographic, regardless of risk factors. An example is newborn screening for metabolic disorders. - Selective Screening: This focuses on individuals who are at higher risk of a particular disease, such as breast cancer screening for women with a family history of the disease. - Opportunistic Screening: This occurs when individuals are screened during routine healthcare visits for other reasons.
