The National Programme for Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) now integrated under NPCDCS identifies which set of conditions as the primary focus for early detection and management at Health and Wellness Centres?
- A Diabetes, hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- B Cardiovascular disease, stroke and chronic kidney disease
- C Diabetes, hypertension and oral, breast, cervical cancers ✓
- D Mental health disorders, substance abuse and road traffic injuries
Correct answer: C. Diabetes, hypertension and oral, breast, cervical cancers
Explanation
Under the National Programme for Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS), now extended and implemented through Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) under Ayushman Bharat, the primary focus is population-level screening for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and the three common cancers — oral, breast and cervical — using standardised protocols. HWCs provide the first point of contact for this comprehensive NCD screening.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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