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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034 M.Sc.DEGREE EXAMINATION MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGY SECONDSEMESTER APRIL 2017
16PML2ES02- COMMUNITY MEDICINE AND EPIDEMIOLOGY
Date: 28-04-2017 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 01:00-04:00 SECTION Answer ALL the questions (10 X 2=20 Marks)
1. State the objectives of epidemiology
2. Define screening tests.
3. Comment on portable water.
4. Give examples of waterborne diseases.
5. Define eugenics?
6. What is the genetic predisposition for a disease?
7. Name the national programs associated with maternal health.
8. What are the important causes for foetal mortality?
9. Write the barriers of health education.
10. Give examples of international health organization.
SECTION B Answer any FOUR of the following X 10 =40 Marks)
11. Discuss any two epidemiological tools in detail.
12. Elaborate on water purification process.
13. Write a detailed account on solid waste disposal and management.
14. Discuss the integrated management of childhood illness.
15. Elaborate on role of media in health education.
16. Give an account on the function of International Health organizations. SECTION-C Answer any TWO of the following X 20=40 Marks)
17. Explain the prevalence and control of communicable diseases in community. 18. Write a detailed account on universal immunization programme.
19. Discuss the health hazards associated with occupation.
20. Write a detailed account on issues related to RCH programmes.