Which of the following is not a goal for 2010 as per national health policy 2002?
**Core Concept**
The National Health Policy 2002 aimed to improve the health status of Indians by setting specific goals for the year 2010. This policy emphasized the importance of achieving a balanced health system, addressing the determinants of health, and reducing health inequalities.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
The National Health Policy 2002 set several goals for 2010, including reducing infant mortality rate (IMR) to 30 per 1000 live births, reducing maternal mortality ratio (MMR) to 100 per 100,000 live births, and increasing life expectancy at birth to 70 years. However, the policy did not explicitly mention increasing the life expectancy at birth to 75 years.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
* **Option A:** Reducing IMR to 30 per 1000 live births was indeed a goal of the National Health Policy 2002 for 2010.
* **Option B:** Reducing MMR to 100 per 100,000 live births was also a goal specified in the policy.
* **Option C:** Increasing life expectancy at birth to 70 years was a goal, but the policy aimed for a higher target of 75 years.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
The National Health Policy 2002 emphasized the importance of addressing the social determinants of health, such as poverty, education, and environment, to improve the overall health status of Indians.
**Correct Answer:** D.