A
The delay between a patient's physical checkup and psychological evaluation at district hospitals
B
The proportion of people with mental health conditions who do not receive treatment
C
The budget deficit allocated for mental health compared to physical health infrastructure
D
The percentage of primary health centres lacking basic psychiatric medication
Correct answer: (b) The proportion of people with mental health conditions who do not receive treatment
Explanation
Treatment Gap is defined as the proportion of people suffering from mental health conditions who do not receive adequate or any treatment, making B the correct definition. Options A, C, and D are incorrect distractors.
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