Ihc2405:Conservancy Question Paper
Ihc2405:Conservancy
Course:Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2010
(a) In conservancy why do we have to understand our communities in terms of behavior,
human wastes disposal, environment and causation of disease. (5 Marks)
(b) Explain why despite fly breeding in pit latrines, use of insecticides is not recommended.
(4 Marks)
(c) Briefly summarize difficulties that may be experienced when digging pit latrines.
(4 Marks)
(d) What are the advantages of a pour flush latrine? (4 Marks)
(e) Describe the specifications of an ideal pail used in a bucket latrine. (5 Marks)
(f) What problems are associated with use of communal latrines? (4 Marks)
(g) Describe how a chemical closet works. (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Giving examples discuss use of cat method as a way of disposal of human excreta.
(20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Describe the process of latrine slab making mentioning the materials used and possible sizes
required under various conditions. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
Discuss use of packet latrines as a means of excrete disposal during emergencies.
(20 Marks)
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