Question
Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy:
1. It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women.
2. It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child- birth.
3. It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents.
4. It addresses non-nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Answer:
C
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Explanation:
Statement 1: Incorrect. The Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy provides prophylactic Iron and Folic Acid supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents, and pregnant women.
Statement 2: Correct. The strategy includes a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of childbirth.
Statement 3: Correct. The strategy includes periodic deworming for children and adolescents.
Statement 4: Correct. Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy addresses non-nutritional causes of anaemia, such as malaria, hemoglobinopathies, and fluorosis.