The 'levels of prevention' framework classifies health interventions by disease stage. 'Screening for cervical cancer using VIA in women aged 30-59 years under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS)' is an example of which level of prevention?

• A Primordial prevention
• B Primary prevention
• C Tertiary prevention
• D Secondary prevention ✓

Explanation

Secondary prevention aims at early detection and prompt treatment to halt disease progression. Cervical cancer screening detects pre-cancerous lesions or early-stage cancer before symptoms appear, making it secondary prevention. Primordial prevention targets risk factor emergence, primary prevention prevents disease occurrence (e.g., HPV vaccination), and tertiary prevention reduces disability in established disease through rehabilitation.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.

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