Newborn Screening Is Considered a Public Health Activity That Aims

Multiple Choice

Newborn screening is considered a public health activity that aims to identify and treat possible deadly conditions early in an infant's life.Which one of the following characteristics must be met before a disease can be part of a screening program?

A) The disease must be rare.
B) Genetic counseling and treatment for the disease must be available.
C) The natural history of the disease must be unclear.
D) Screening for the disease must only be offered to those who would benefit most from it.