The time interval between diagnosis by early detection and diagnosis by other means is -: (A) Incubation period, (B) Lead time, (C) Serial interval, (D) Latent period
Answer is B. .lead time is the advantage gained by screening.that is the period between diagnosis by early detection and diagnosis by other means.the benefits are alwaysd evaluated in terms of outcomes. ref:park&;s textbook ,22 nd edition,pg no 128