Sõeluuringud
Sõeluuringud are a set of medical activities designed to detect diseases or risk factors in people who do not yet show symptoms. The goal is to identify individuals at higher risk early, so that preventive measures or early treatment can reduce illness and mortality. Sõeluuringud are typically applied to defined populations and can be organized (invitation-based, population-wide programs) or opportunistic (offered during routine care).
Screening programs rely on tests that are practical, acceptable, and able to distinguish between likely and
The process typically includes public information, informed consent, screening testing, result communication, diagnostic follow-up for those
Common examples of sõeluuringud are screening for cancer types (for example, cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer),