Despite the seemingly endless public health benefits of screening programs, many

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Despite the seemingly endless public health benefits of screening programs, many individuals still possess “screeningitis” and hesitate to participate in such programs (Schickle & Chadwick, 1994). Many reasons for “screeningitis” exist and often carry social, scientific, and ethical weight. Citing at least two references not found in the course materials, discuss two possible reasons that might prevent an individual from participating in screening programs and might prevent adverse health outcomes in general. How might public health officials overcome “screeningitis” to protect the population?

You must make your initial posts no later than Thursday at 11:55 p.m. EST. You must respond to the posts of at least two classmates no later than 11:55 p.m. EST on Saturday. Responses of “Nice job” or “I agree” followed by a regurgitation of the original post are not acceptable and will not count toward the minimum two responses.

Reference:

Schickle, D., & Chadwick, R. (1994). The ethics of screening: Is “screeningitis” an incurable disease? Journal of Medical Ethics 20, 12-18.

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Possible reasons that might prevent people participating in screeningitis : Screening cannot make sure about the presence of disease. The method itself is not credible. Another reason may be the fear factor. What if the screening is false and the concerned person believes that the disease is growing in his body. Some of the diseases make a person feel in secured as he may lose his respect in society.

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