This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Health education & planning, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
The first step in planning cycle for health is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Fixing priorities, B. Establishment of objectives and goals, C. Analysis of the health situation, D. Assessment of resources
C: Analysis of the health situation
Answer: C: Analysis of the health situation 
Explanation: - the first step in planning cycle is analysis of health situation. - it involves the collection , assessment and interpretation of information in such a way as to provide a clear picture of the health education. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:870 <\p>