A district health officer plans breast cancer screening but, due to limited resources, restricts mammography to women aged above 50 years and those with a first-degree relative affected by breast cancer. This strategy is termed:
- A Mass screening
- B Selective (high-risk) screening ✓
- C Prescriptive screening
- D Case detection
Correct answer: B. Selective (high-risk) screening
Explanation
Selective screening targets defined high-risk groups identified by age, family history, occupation or exposure, improving yield when resources are limited. Mass screening applies the test to the entire eligible population irrespective of risk. Prescriptive screening refers to tests mandated by law or employer, such as pre-employment medicals, which does not fit this scenario.
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.