Which of the following is the primary objective of the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India?
Under the NPCDCS framework, which of the following is the recommended screening interval for cardiovascular risk assessment at the primary health centre level in asymptomatic adults?
A 52-year-old man from rural Maharashtra is enrolled in the NPCDCS program for suspected hypertension. During the community health worker's initial visit, his blood pressure reading is 148/94 mmHg. What is the investigation of choice to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension as per NPCDCS guidelines?
A 52-year-old woman with newly diagnosed hypertension and Type 2 diabetes attends a NPCDCS clinic in rural India. Which finding would best distinguish between diabetic nephropathy and hypertensive nephrosclerosis as the primary cause of her proteinuria?
A 52-year-old man from rural Maharashtra presents to the primary health centre with a 3-month history of persistent cough and breathlessness. He is a known hypertensive on irregular treatment. On examination, he has elevated BP (160/100 mmHg) and bilateral basal crackles. The PHC worker suspects chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) complicated by heart failure. According to NPCDCS guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step in management at the PHC level?
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