overscreened

Example:Studies have shown that an overscreened population for breast cancer can lead to an increased number of false positives and unnecessary treatments.

Definition:A group of individuals who have been subjected to more medical screenings than is medically or ethically necessary.

Example:The patient was part of an overscreened population, as she had received numerous mammograms in her thirties before breast cancer screening is typically recommended.

Definition:An individual who has undergone multiple medical screenings or diagnostic tests that are not necessary for their specific condition or age.

Example:A recent overscreened population study of prostate cancer showed higher rates of overdiagnosis compared to the general population.

Definition:A study involving a group of people who have been exposed to more medical screening than is standard, often to assess the impact of such overexposure.