Under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD, and Stroke (NPCDCS), population-based screening is recommended for which cancers at Community Health Centre level?
- A Lung, prostate, and colorectal cancers
- B Oral, cervical, and breast cancers ✓
- C Liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic cancers
- D Lymphoma, leukemia, and thyroid cancers
Correct answer: B. Oral, cervical, and breast cancers
Explanation
NPCDCS incorporates population-based opportunistic screening for three major cancers at CHC level: oral cancer (visual inspection), cervical cancer (VIA — Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid), and breast cancer (clinical breast examination). These were chosen based on high burden, early-detection feasibility, and available treatment. Screening is primarily conducted by trained health workers during the NCD clinic.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
High-yield for: NEET PGINI-CETNExTFMGEUSMLEPLABMRCP
Written and medically reviewed by the StethoPrep medical team.