[LO 549] FEBRUARY 2019 Sub.Code :5073
M.B.B.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
THIRD YEAR
PART I
PAPER III COMMUNITY MEDICINE INCLUDING HUMANITIES I
Q.P. Code: 525073
Time: Three hours Maximum 60 Marks
Answer All Questions
I. Elaborate on: 3 10)
1. Discuss the epidemiology and prevention of coronary heart disease. Discuss the
contributions of national program for its prevention.
6 10)
2. Classify acute events following immunization (AEFI). Describe the steps in the
investigation of an AEFI.
II. Write notes on: x 5 30)
1. Discuss the steps in the investigation of an epidemic.
2. Describe the steps in the chlorination of a well.
3. Describe the control and prevention of yellow fever.
4. Discuss the vector control methods of malaria. Add a note on its limitations.
5. Enlist the minimum standards of housing in an urban area.
6. Enlist the probability sampling methods. Elaborate on any two methods.
III. Short answers on: x 2 10)
1. Define relative risk.
2. Illustrate with examples the best graph to depict the relationship between two
variables.
3. Describe the waste management from a microbiology laboratory.
4. Enlist the two software's used in epidemiology.
5. Indicate the appropriate levels of prevention in the following examples:
Pap smear for cervical cancer.
Provision of calipers for residual polio.
Hepatitis B vaccination.
Starting sports clubs for children.