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National Health Programs (India)

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⭐ High-Yield Facts for Exam

  • NOHP integrates oral into general health.
  • Ayushman Bharat = HWCs + PM-JAY insurance.
  • School programmes = screening + prevention.
  • WHO BPOC includes ART + affordable fluoride.
  • Focus: prevention, equity, access.

National Health Programs (India)

  • National Oral Health Programme (NOHP) — integrates oral health into general health services, focusing on prevention and access.
  • Ayushman Bharat — Health & Wellness Centres + PM-JAY insurance, expanding primary care and financial protection.
  • School dental health programmes — screening, education, fluoride/sealant initiatives for children.
  • WHO Basic Package of Oral Care (BPOC) — oral urgent treatment, affordable fluoride, atraumatic restorative treatment (ART).

Principles

Public-health practice emphasises prevention, equity, and reaching underserved populations.

Exam Tips ⭐

NOHP integrates oral health; Ayushman Bharat = HWCs + PM-JAY; WHO BPOC includes ART and affordable fluoride.

📝 Practice MCQs — National Health Programs (India)

Q1. The WHO Basic Package of Oral Care includes:
A. Only extractions
B. Oral urgent treatment, affordable fluoride, ART
C. Only implants
D. Only orthodontics
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✅ Answer: B
BPOC = oral urgent treatment, affordable fluoride toothpaste, and ART.
Q2. Ayushman Bharat primarily aims to:
A. Train dentists
B. Expand primary care and provide health insurance
C. Fluoridate water
D. Ban tobacco
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✅ Answer: B
It comprises Health & Wellness Centres and PM-JAY insurance.
Q3. NOHP refers to the:
A. National Oral Health Programme
B. New Oral Hygiene Plan
C. National Orthodontic Health Plan
D. None
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✅ Answer: A
NOHP is India's National Oral Health Programme.
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