Background

The history behind medical screening tests is one that is compelling. Medical screening tests have a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. The development of these tests has significantly impacted public health and disease prevention. Below are some notable milestones in the history of medical screening:

1884 | Psychiatric Screening Tests: One of the oldest screening programs implemented in the U.S Army [32].

1928 | Pap Smear:

A screening test for cervical cancer. It revolutionized women’s health [2].

1976 | Mammography:

American Cancer Society officially recommending mammography for breast cancer screening [32].

1910 | Syphilis Screening:

August Wasserman came up with the first serological screening test for syphilis [45].

1956 | Glukotest:

A test stick used to measure glucose in in urine, marking the beginning of dry chemistry [38].