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. 2022 Mar 25;8(2):25. doi: 10.3390/ijns8020025

Table 2.

Three pillars of novel algorithm.

Pillar Wilson and Jungner Classic Screening Principles
Pillar 1:
Condition
Principle 1: The condition sought should be an important health problem
Principle 4: There should be a recognisable latent or early symptomatic stage
Principle 7: The natural history of the condition, including development from latent to declared disease, should be adequately understood
Pillar 2:
Screening
Principle 5: There should be a suitable test or examination
Principle 6: The test should be acceptable to the population
Pillar 3:
Treatment
Principle 2: There should be an accepted treatment for patients with recognised disease