Iph2300:Human Nutrition Question Paper
Iph2300:Human Nutrition
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2010
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE - (30 MARKS)
a) Differentiate between public health and community health. (4 Marks)
b) State four core functions of public health as identified by W.H.O. (4 Marks)
c) Outline four environmental factors that influence spread of diseases to cause epidemics.
(4 Marks)
d) Briefly describe three basic tools that are used in community health practice.
(6 Marks)
e) Define what you understand by the term primary health care. (3 Marks)
f) Apart from the main components outlined in Alma Ata conference of 1978 state three
other components which have been added in PHC. (3 Marks)
g) Explain the importance of disease surveillance. (3 Marks)
h) What do you understand by the following terms:
i. Holoendemic (1 Mark)
ii. Sporadic disease (1 Mark)
iii. Carriers (1 Mark)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Describe any five technologies used for disposal of human excreta. (20 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Using appropriate examples explain the effects of environmental hazards under the following:
a) Physical hazards
b) Chemical hazards
c) Biological hazards (20Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
Explain in details one strategy that has been adopted in implementation of primary health care
(PHC) especially in low income countries. (20Marks)
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