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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which new initiative uses mobile telephony to spread awareness about diabetes
A
M-Diabetes
B
Mobile-Diabetes
C
M-Disease
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -➢ The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the WHO and other partners, has launched a mobile health initiative for the prevention and care of diabetes – mDiabetes. This initiative aims at harnessing the mobile network to tackle the disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -In order to prevent and control major NCDs, the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) was launched in 2010 with focus on strengthening infrastructure, human resource development, health promotion, early diagnosis, management and referral.

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is a partnership of public and private organizations working to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Partners make it easier for people at risk for type 2 diabetes to participate in evidence-based lifestyle change programs to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Use the resources below to share this year’s theme, Diabetes Management: It Takes a Team. Help build awareness and support people in managing their diabetes care.

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