The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) has been integrated into the National NCD Programme under NHM. Its population-based cancer screening targets which three cancers for opportunistic screening at health facilities?
- A Oral, cervical, and breast cancer ✓
- B Lung, stomach, and colon
- C Liver, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer
- D Prostate, bladder, and renal cancer
Correct answer: A. Oral, cervical, and breast cancer
Explanation
The NPCDCS / National NCD Programme's population-based cancer screening component targets three cancers — oral cavity, cervical, and breast cancer — because these have high burden in India, feasible screening tests exist (visual inspection with acetic acid for cervix, clinical breast examination, oral examination), and early detection can reduce mortality. Cervical screening uses VIA (visual inspection with acetic acid) at PHC level. Lung, GI, and genitourinary cancers are not included in the community-based opportunistic screening package.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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