Under the National Programme for the Healthcare of the Elderly (NPHCE), which of the following is the primary strategy for delivering geriatric care at the community level?

• A Establishment of dedicated geriatric hospitals in every district
• B Training of community health officers in geriatric care
• C Home-based care through ASHA workers only
• D Strengthening of district hospitals and primary health centres with geriatric clinics ✓

Explanation

Under NPHCE, the primary strategy is to strengthen district hospitals with a dedicated geriatric ward and geriatric OPD, and to establish geriatric clinics at community health centres and primary health centres. The programme also includes community-based outreach through health and wellness centres, but the core is facility-based strengthening.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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