COMMUNITY MEDICINE PAPER 1- 3RD MBBS MODEL QUESTION PAPER-KUHS- 2013

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Third Professional MBBS Part I Degree Examinations
(Model Question Paper)
Time: 3 Hours           Total Marks:60

Community Medicine- Paper I

      Answer all questions
      Draw diagrams wherever necessary

Essay:           (10)


1. Rahul 7th semester MBBS student while doing his community medicine stay posting in a rural CHC, observed that there are around 25% low birth weight among new borns during 1st  quarter of 2013. He decided to find out risk factors of low birth weight. Answer the following:
·         What is the type of study design he should use if study has to be completed during the posting and mention reasons
·         State the objectives of study 
·         Mention the methodology of study
·         How will you analyze the data      (2+1+5+2=10)

Problem:     (2x5=10)


2.    As a MO of PHC, what are the strategies you will plan to prevent and control malnutrition among children under five years in your area?
3.    List down therapeutic diet for 35 years old male with stage I hypertension whose height is 170cm, weight is 90kg and total cholesterol is 350 mg/dL

Short answer Question: (5x4=20)

4.    Social security measures
5.    Categories of bio medical waste management and color code used for disposal
6.    Surveillance of drinking water quality
7.    Emergency contraception
8.    Occupational cancer and its control

Differentiate between:     (3x2=6)


9.    Food fortification and food adulteration.
10. Health education and health propaganda.
11. Point source epidemic and common source multiple exposure epidemic

Substantiate your answer with reasons: (2x2=4)


12. Primary prevention is a “holistic approach” in prevention of disease.
13. Integrated vector management is the most effective method of vector control

List the following:             (5x2=10)


14. Uses of epidemiology.
15. Importance of incubation period.
16.Steps in randomized controlled trial.
17. Control of reservoir.
18. Levels of prevention and mode of intervention in each