The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD and Stroke (NPCDCS) was integrated into the National NCD Programme. The opportunistic screening at health and wellness centres (HWCs) under Ayushman Bharat covers which three cancers in women?
- A Breast, cervical, and oral cancer ✓
- B Breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer
- C Cervical, endometrial, and colorectal cancer
- D Breast, lung, and cervical cancer
Explanation
Under Ayushman Bharat HWCs, population-based screening for three common cancers is provided: oral cancer (visual inspection), breast cancer (clinical breast examination by ANM/health worker), and cervical cancer (VIA — visual inspection with acetic acid). These three cancers account for a large proportion of cancer burden in India. Ovarian and endometrial cancers do not have validated population-based screening tools for resource-limited settings. The screening targets women aged 30-65 years and is delivered at the sub-centre/HWC level as part of comprehensive primary health care.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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