The Primary Health Centre (PHC) in India serves a population of approximately how many people in hilly/tribal/difficult areas under current norms?
- A 5,000
- B 10,000
- C 20,000 ✓
- D 30,000
Correct answer: C. 20,000
Explanation
Under Indian Population Norms (as per Bhore Committee recommendations and subsequent NHM norms), a PHC serves 30,000 population in plains and 20,000 population in hilly, tribal, and difficult areas. PHCs are the first contact point between the community and the medical officer and provide integrated curative and preventive health care. Each PHC has one Medical Officer (MBBS), para-medical staff, and is linked to approximately 6 Sub-Centres.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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