Discuss whether screening is a critical aspect of preventive healthcare that aims to identify individuals who may have a specific condition or disease in its early stages or not.

Screening is a critical aspect of preventive healthcare that aims to identify individuals who may have a specific condition or disease in its early stages. This type of care helps people to avoid getting ill and can even save lives. Screening tests are medically approved procedures which allow health professionals to detect diseases before they cause any noticeable symptoms. It is an essential component of preventive healthcare, as it provides patients with the opportunity to take action if they do have a condition or disease, rather than waiting until their symptoms become more serious (Ghandour et al., 2018).