Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram screens for Defects, Deficiencies, Diseases, and Development delays including disability

Q.  Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) screens for 4 Ds. They are

1) Dementia
2) Diseases
3) Defects
- Published on 11 May 16

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

ANSWER: 2, 3
 
  • Under National Health Mission, the Government of India is implementing Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) for screening of all the children from 0-18 years of age including school children for 4 D”s i.e. Defects, Deficiencies, Diseases, and Development delays including disability.
  • The aim of the programme is early detection and management of the 4Ds prevalent among children.
  • It is proposed to cover 27 crores children in a phased manner. Children identified with these conditions are provided free treatment including surgery.

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