Under the National Programme for Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), which of the following is included in the screening package offered at Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs)?
- A Screening for all five NCDs in persons above 18 years
- B Screening for hypertension and diabetes only in adults above 40 years
- C Screening for hypertension, diabetes, and oral, breast and cervical cancer only in persons above 30 years ✓
- D Screening for cardiovascular disease risk score in all adults
Correct answer: C. Screening for hypertension, diabetes, and oral, breast and cervical cancer only in persons above 30 years
Explanation
The NP-NCD operational guidelines mandate population-based screening at sub-centre / HWC level for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, and three cancers (oral, breast, cervical) for all adults aged 30 years and above. This represents a shift from facility-based opportunistic screening to active community-based screening. CHOs (Community Health Officers) at HWCs use a validated screening tool and refer CBCs to CHCs for confirmation.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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