RMNCH+A strategy in India links which of the following phases of care into a continuum?
- A Reproductive health, Maternal health, Newborn care, Child health, and Adolescent health ✓
- B Reproductive health, Maternal health, Neonatal health, Child nutrition, and Adolescent immunization only
- C Antenatal, Intranatal, Postnatal, and Under-5 care only
- D Contraception, Maternal, Newborn, and Child health through 5 years only
Correct answer: A. Reproductive health, Maternal health, Newborn care, Child health, and Adolescent health
Explanation
RMNCH+A (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health) strategy integrates five phases: reproductive health (contraception, infertility), maternal health (ANC, skilled birth attendance), newborn care, child health (immunization, nutrition, IMNCI), and adolescent health (RKSK) into a lifecycle continuum to reduce fragmented service delivery.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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