In the model of the Natural History of Disease,when is the ideal time to do screening for a disease?
A) Preclinical phase
B) Clinical phase
C) Clinical horizon
D) Before disease starts
E) Latent period

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The best time for a screening program is the preclinical phase.In such phase,the disease is present but has not manifested clinically and therefore is typically not diagnosed.The screening program would allow for an early diagnosis.

In the Model of the Natural History of Disease,when Is