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Iph 2406: Health And Nutrition In Emergencies Question Paper

Iph 2406: Health And Nutrition In Emergencies

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

University Examinations 2012/2013

YEAR IV SEMESTER II EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH

IPH 2406: HEALTH AND NUTRITION IN EMERGENCIES

DATE: AUGUST 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:

• ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND ONLY ONE QUESTION IN SECTION B.
• A WRONG ANSWER OR GUESS WORK WILL RESULT IN A PENALTY OF 0.5 MARKS

SECTION A - ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1. Explain the existence in several forms of the “Red Cross” Movement. (6 marks)

2. Explain the application of the following anthropometric indices among children in
malnutrition evaluation during emergency situation.

a) MUAC (2 marks)

b) Height for age (2 marks)

c) Weight for age (2 marks)

3. Distinguish between surveys and surveillance in respect to purpose and data
collection methods in health and nutrition assessment during emergency situations.(6 marks)

4. During an emergency affecting a community of 200,000 people, among whom
20,000 were children under 5 years a total of 150 people, including 60 CU5 had
died in a span of 10 days. Determine whether the mortality rates warranted a
declaration of an emergency situation. (6 marks)

5. Distinguish between “General Food Distribution” and “Emergency” ratios that
may be distributed during emergency situations. (6 marks)

6. Outline the factors to be considered in the choice of food commodities to be
included in a general food distribution programme during an emergency. (6 marks)

7. Define “Early Warning Systems” and outline the type of data search systems
collect / rely on. (6 marks)

8. Explain the approach to assessment of morbidity during an emergency. (6 marks)

SECTION B ANSWER ANY ONE QUESTION FROM THIS SECTION

9. Discuss the factors considered in the estimation of energy requirements for a
community affected by an emergency and the limitation of this estimation. (22 marks)

10. Discuss the application and limitations of the main methods of communication
during an emergency in a community. (22 marks)

11. Discuss the application of “Income and Employment” livelihood support
intervention during emergencies. (22 marks)

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