Under NPCDCS, population-based cancer screening at Health and Wellness Centres targets which three common cancers?
- A Oral, cervical, and colorectal cancer
- B Oral, cervical, and breast cancer ✓
- C Lung, cervical, and breast cancer
- D Oral, lung, and prostate cancer
Correct answer: B. Oral, cervical, and breast cancer
Explanation
NPCDCS mandates opportunistic screening for three high-burden cancers at Health and Wellness Centres for adults aged 30–65 years: oral cancer (visual inspection of oral cavity for potentially malignant lesions), cervical cancer (VIA/VILI screening by ANMs), and breast cancer (clinical breast examination). These cancers collectively account for a large share of India's cancer burden and are amenable to early detection with simple, low-cost primary care tools.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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