UPSC CMS PSM - Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

A major modifiable risk factor common to cardiovascular disease, cancer and chronic respiratory disease is:

Consider the following statements:

1. Tobacco is a preventable shared risk factor for several major NCD groups. Age, sex and inherited susceptibility are not modifiable.
2. In the context of the question, “Age” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Population-based screening under India's NP-NCD primarily targets adults aged:

Consider the following statements:

1. NP-NCD uses population-based screening from age 30 for common NCD risks and selected conditions, linked to confirmation, treatment and follow-up.
2. In the context of the question, “30 years and above” is the most appropriate conclusion.
3. In the context of the question, “Only 60 years and above” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A district NCD team is planning population-level prevention, screening and follow-up.

The WHO STEPwise approach to NCD surveillance begins with:

Select the single best answer.

The prevention paradox describes how:

Consider the following statements:

1. In the context of the question, “High-risk care never benefits patients” is the most appropriate conclusion.
2. In the context of the question, “Screening always causes harm” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which anthropometric measure most directly reflects central adiposity in field practice?

Consider the following statements:

1. Waist circumference is a practical proxy for abdominal fat and cardiometabolic risk, complementing BMI.
2. In the context of the question, “Standing height” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?