The testing of a large group of people for the presence of a disease or other condition.
the government says mass screening is needed to plan long-term care
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- One cardiac specialist believes mass screening for children involved in competitive school sports could be introduced.
- Mass screening for lung cancer has just recently been introduced nationwide.
- Mass screening of men with asthma in and around Bolton has been carried out.
- A respiratory physician calls for mass screening of asbestos victims.
- The per-test cost would be affordable for mass screening in developing countries.
- A public health policy of mass screening for ovarian cancer may not prove feasible for several reasons.
- We performed a radiographic examination of heavy smokers identified as belonging to a high-risk group during mass screening for lung cancer.
- Mass screening of air and rail passengers has been introduced in China.
- Prison officials say the mass screening of condemned inmates will help identify inmates who qualify for extra help in their daily lives.
- There is no mass screening of players.