Under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (NPCDCS), population-based screening for cancer uses Oral Visual Examination (OVE) to screen for which cancer?
- A Lung cancer
- B Esophageal cancer
- C Oral cancer ✓
- D Nasopharyngeal cancer
Correct answer: C. Oral cancer
Explanation
NPCDCS population-based cancer screening at health and wellness centres targets three common cancers: (1) Oral cancer — screened by Oral Visual Examination (OVE) using a torch/light in individuals above 30 years; (2) Breast cancer — by clinical breast examination (CBE); (3) Cervical cancer — by Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) / VILI. Oral cancer is highly prevalent in India due to tobacco and areca nut use. These are the three cancers covered under the 'Comprehensive Primary Health Care' package at NUHM/NHM level.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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