Question

Which of the ideal criteria for a successful screening program is satisfied by the following statement: Screening those older than 50 years using fecal occult blood testing every year and flexible sigmoidoscopy every 3-5 years have been shown to be effective strategies for screening for colon cancer?

A. Early detection improves outcome.
B. The disease produces substantial mortality or morbidity.
C. There is a feasible testing strategy.
D. Screening is acceptable in terms of costs, harms, and patient acceptance.

Answer 1

A. Early detection improves outcome.

Step-by-step explanation:

These screening tests are carried out in order to the medical condition of the people who are older than 50 years. These screening tests tells us about the disease in early stages. The disease can be cured if they are diagnosed in early stages so early detection of the disease plays important role in saving the life of the patient from that dangerous disease and the results are in favor of the patient. If these screening tests are not carried out earlier so the disease may cause serious damage which leads to death.