O-086 Screening of Common Cancers and Non-Communicable Diseases (Ncds) Among Police Personnel in India - An Interventional Study

Introduction Police personnel are at high risk of several NCDs including cancers because of odd dietary habits, stress, erratic sleep patterns and addictions. Objectives were to formulate demonstrable, sustainable and replicable model on prevention, control and early detection of NCDs among police personnel. Methods This cross-sectional interventional study was conducted among police in India. Temporary clinics were set up at police stations and eligible participants were enrolled after obtaining written informed consent. This was followed by socio-demographic and risk factor assessment, health education programme, screening for common cancers (breast, uterine cervix and oral cavity) and NCDs (obesity, hypertension and diabetes) conducted by trained primary health workers. Screen positive participants were referred according to pre-defined referral criteria for further investigations and management. Police health team were trained for conducting awareness and screening through several capacity building workshops. Results 39,672 police personnel were contacted and invited and 30,291 (76.4%) enrolled. All participated in health awareness. 1251 oral pre-cancers, 58 cervical pre-cancers, 01 breast and 11 oral cavity cancers were diagnosed. They availed diagnostic and treatment at Tata Memorial Hospital. Totally, 4867 (16.1%) police were detected with diabetes, 5897 (19.5%) with hypertension and 13710 (45.3%) with obesity. They availed treatment at Police hospital/ dispensaries. Discussion and conclusion High prevalence of NCDs among police, warrants urgent and periodic implementation of education on life style modification, screening for NCDs, institution of timely and appropriate treatment and follow-ups in order to reduce morbidity and mortality among this special high-risk occupational health group.