Ecd 403: Environment And Community Health Question Paper
Ecd 403: Environment And Community Health
Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies In Community Development
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
ECD 403: ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
DATE: THURSDAY, 2ND APRIL 2009 TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer questions ONE and any other TWO.
1.
a)
Using relevant examples, outline the objectives of community health planning and development.
(6 marks)
b)
Discuss environmental factors that determine the occurrence of diseases in human communities.
(14 marks)
c)
Explain the meaning of community diagnosis and how the process can be used to identify a named health problem.
(10 marks)
2.
Discuss the concept of “Primary Health Care”, including its key elements and highlight their applications in community health.
(20 marks)
3.
a)
Explain the concept of “Environmental Toxicology” and the factors influencing the toxicity of a substance.
(13 marks)
b)
Explain the adverse health effects associated with pesticides and herbicides. (7 marks)
4.
Discuss various types of occupational hazards and suggest ways of ameliorating them.
(20 marks)
5.
Write short notes on categories of health care wastes and suggest methods of treatment and disposal.
(20 marks)
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