KUHS MBBS Community Medicine Previous Question Paper - February 2024 (316001 2019 Scheme)

316001Kerala University of Health Sciences · Community Medicine · 2024 · February · 2019 Scheme

Questions (22)

1.A 5-year-old boy belonging to lower socio-economic status was referred to a Tertiary Care Hospital for investigation of a Persistent Anaemia, but on examination had mild pitting oedema in both legs, his hair was pale and easily pluckable and a soft liver edge was palpable. A dietary history revealed that for about 2 years the child's diet had contained very little protein. a) What is your provisional diagnosis b) What is Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM). Describe the epidemiology, classification, etiology, signs and symptoms of PEM. c) Discuss the preventive and control measures of PEM d) What are the socio-cultural factors contributing to PEM in India e) What measures the Government of India is taking to control Malnutrition in India, discuss the National Programmes related to it and services provided at each level of Health Care
15 Marks
2.Sindhu 32 years female, resident of Varanasi frequently bathes in the river Ganges. She brings home water from the river for consumption. She develops a skin condition for which she consults a doctor. a) What could be the reason behind the skin condition b) Define Safe Water. Enumerate the sources of water c) What are the methods for purification of water on small scale d) Discuss in detail about rapid sand filter method of water purification e) Write a note on the bacteriological quality of drinking water
15 Marks
3.A case control study was conducted to determine the Association between colon cancer and high fat diet. Discuss the various steps involved in Case Control studies based on the above example
8 Marks
4.Discuss the natural history of disease with a suitable diagram.
8 Marks
5.Describe the cultural factors influencing health and disease.
8 Marks
6.Describe the integrated vector control measures against mosquitoes.
8 Marks
7.Discuss the principles of health education.
8 Marks
8.Role of fats in disease.
4 Marks
9.Discuss the measures of central tendency.
4 Marks
10.Describe the socio-economic determinants of health.
4 Marks
11.Discuss sampling methods.
4 Marks
12.Enlist the disease criteria for screening.
4 Marks
13.List any two factors used to measure social differentiation.
1 Mark
14.What is general fertility rate.
1 Mark
15.Enlist any two methods for removal of temporary hardness of water.
1 Mark
16.What is social institution.
1 Mark
17.Define impairment.
1 Mark
18.What is confounding factor.
1 Mark
19.Any two differences between eugenics and euthenics
1 Mark
20.Common manifestations of riboflavin deficiency, any two.
1 Mark
21.__________________ is the food toxin that causes endemic ascites.
1 Mark
22.This symbol signifies __________________
1 Mark

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