Iph2104:Health And Nutrition Question Paper
Iph2104:Health And Nutrition
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2010
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Define the following terms (5 Marks) i. Epidemiology ii. Emerging infections iii. Re-emerging infections iv. Health v. Health systems b) Highlight five sanitation reforms that came up with sanitation revolution. (5 Marks) c) Highlight the five principles of primary health care as outlined in the almater declaration. (5 Marks) d) Explain the importance of continuity of care in health system in the context of primary health care. (5 Marks) e) Discuss the difference between economic growth and development. (5 Marks) f) Describe the effects of HIV/AIDS on the overall development of a country. (5 Marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Explain five factors contributing to the emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases. (10 Marks) b) Describe the criteria used to identify public health issues. (10 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) Discuss in detail the three levels of care. (12 Marks) b) Explain candidly the World Health Organization (WHO) strategies for primary health care. (8 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) Discuss at least five core activities of primary health care. (10 Marks) b) Explain the relationship between primary health care, health systems and the millennium development goals (MDG). (10 Marks)
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