Screening for Prevention

Screening for prevention involves testing healthy individuals to detect diseases or health issues early, before symptoms appear. The goal is to identify problems at a stage when they are easier to treat or manage, ultimately reducing the risk of serious illness or complications. Examples include mammograms for breast cancer or blood pressure checks for hypertension. Screening programs are carefully designed to balance the benefits of early detection with the potential harms of unnecessary testing, ensuring that people receive appropriate care and improved health outcomes.