Under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS), opportunistic screening of women aged 30 years and above is done at community health centres (CHC) for which cancers?
- A Oral, cervical, and breast cancer ✓
- B Breast and ovarian cancer
- C Cervical and breast cancer
- D Cervical and colorectal cancer
Correct answer: A. Oral, cervical, and breast cancer
Explanation
NPCDCS (now integrated into NPNCD) includes population-based screening for three common cancers among women aged ≥30 years: oral cancer (visual inspection), cervical cancer (VIA/VILI or Pap smear), and breast cancer (clinical breast examination, CBE). This three-cancer screening is conducted at CHC/PHC levels through the NCD clinics. Early detection dramatically improves survival outcomes for all three cancers.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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