Introduction To Public Health Question Paper

Introduction To Public Health 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2010



PART A: EACH QUESTION CARRIES 6MARKS

1. Define Public Health and outline the duties of a public health officer

2. Name twelve elements of Primary Health Care in Kenya

3. Explain the importance of vector control in control of six vector borne diseases

4. Explain the three major challenges Kenya has experienced in the implementation of Primary Health Care services

5. Draw and label a sketch of a VIP latrine

6. Name six methods of waste disposal and six hazards of indiscriminate waste disposal

7. Explain the importance of shelter/housing in Public Health

8. Explain how food safety and hygiene is important in the control of communicable diseases


PART B: EACH QUESTION CARRIES 22MARKS

9. Discuss four characteristics of good health education plan

10. Discuss five methods of excreta disposal and state the disadvantages of each

11. Characteristics of modern Public Health include- multidisciplinary approach, multi-sectoral approach, is evidence based and is quality oriented. Explain in detail what is understood by these characteristics














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