The Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) screens children for 4 'Ds'. Which of the following correctly lists all four?
- A Dental disease, Dermatological disease, Diarrhoea, Developmental disorders
- B Defects at birth, Diabetes, Deficiencies, Deformities
- C Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, Developmental delays and disabilities ✓
- D Diseases, Deformities, Deficiencies, Disability
Correct answer: C. Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, Developmental delays and disabilities
Explanation
RBSK (launched 2013 under NHM) screens all children from birth to 18 years for 4 Ds: Defects at birth (30 conditions), Diseases (14 common childhood diseases), Deficiencies (nutritional), and Developmental delays and disabilities (4 conditions). Screening is done at Anganwadi/school level by Mobile Health Teams, with referral to District Early Intervention Centres (DEICs) for confirmed conditions.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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