Non-communicable Diseases · NEET PG Preparation Community Medicine (PSM)
Which of the following is the most cost-effective population-based intervention (Best Buy) recommended by the WHO for the control of non-communicable…
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Which of the following is the most cost-effective population-based intervention (Best Buy) recommended by the WHO for the control of non-communicable diseases?
- A.Providing free coronary artery bypass surgery at tertiary care centers
- B.Increasing taxation on tobacco and alcohol productsCorrect answer
- C.Mandatory MRI screening for brain tumors in all adults over 50
- D.Establishing specialized intensive care units for stroke in every district
Solution
WHO 'Best Buys' for NCD prevention include tax increases on tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages, along with bans on marketing and public smoking restrictions, as they are highly cost-effective population-level interventions.
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