National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (NPCDCS)

Q.  Which of the following diseases are covered under the NPCDCS programme?

1) Chronic obstructed pulmonary disease
2) Diabetes
3) Cancer
4) Stroke
- Published on 08 Mar 16

a. 1, 2, 4
b. 2, 3, 4
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above

ANSWER: 2, 3, 4
 
  • National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (NPCDCS) focuses on reducing risk of non-Communicable diseases.
  • The focus of the programme is on health promotion and prevention, strengthening of infrastructure including human resources, early diagnosis and management and integration with the primary health care system through NCD cells at different levels.
  • National Cancer Control Programme, an on-going programme, has been integrated under NPCDCS.

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