The Oklahoma State Health Department Mobile Multiphasic Screening Program for Chronic Disease. I.

Abstract
The development current statusof the Oklahoma State Health Department Chronic Disease Screening Program the characteristics of the screened population are discussed. In 10 counties 22.5% of all people 35-64 yrs. of age participated in the program; 17% of screenees have one or more known chronic condition. Twenty-one percent of screenees were referred to their physicians for further evaluation of a previously unknown condition. The program is well accepted is in demand throughout the state.