Wilson and Jungner criteria for disease screening include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A The condition sought should be an important health problem
• B The test should be simple, safe, and acceptable to the population
• C There should be an accepted treatment for patients with recognized disease
• D Screening should only be offered to individuals at highest risk ✓

Explanation

Wilson and Jungner (1968) criteria for population screening do not restrict screening to highest-risk individuals only — mass screening may be population-wide or targeted, depending on feasibility. The criteria require that: the condition is important, its natural history is understood, there is a detectable latent stage, a suitable test exists, screening is acceptable, adequate facilities exist for diagnosis and treatment, and cost-benefit is acceptable.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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