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Comparing Disease Screening Programs and the Importance of Test Accuracy

Exploring the limitations and considerations in disease screening programs, with a focus on the need for high sensitivity and specificity in tests using examples like bowel cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and diabetic screening. The chapter also delves into the use of the PSA test for prostate cancer and the risks associated with inaccurate screening methods.

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