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Foundations Of Environmental Health Question Paper

Foundations Of Environmental Health

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Health

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH), BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (FOODS
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS), BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMMUNITY
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT), BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HEALTH SERVICE
MANAGEMENT) AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (POPULATION HEALTH)
HEH 100: FOUNDATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

DATE: Monday 21st December, 2009 TIME: 4.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.

SECTION 1
Answer ALL questions – (20 marks)

(a)
Give a brief outline of what environmental health entails. [8 marks]
(b)
List at least SIX (6) institutions which deal with environmental health in Kenya,
clearly explaining the role of each institution cited.
[9 marks]
(c)
Define each of the following concepts as used in environmental health
(i)
Environment
(ii)
Health
(iii)
Hazards
(iv)
Risk
(v)
Carcirrogenesis

(vi)
Teratogenesis

[3 marks]

SECTION 2 – PART I (COMPULSORY) – (20 MARKS)
1.
Discuss the concept of environmental pollution, clearly using well explained
examples.
[20
marks]

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SECTION 2 – PART II
Answer any TWO questions. All questions carry equal marks.
2.
Write short notes on each of the following. Use appropriate illustrations where
applicable:
(a)
Greenhouse
effect
[10
marks]
(b)
Ozone
layer
depletion
[5
marks]

3.
(a)
Pathogens in water are known to be key factors which compromise
environmental health. Discuss.

[9 marks]

(b)
Radiations are hazard to man. Explain.

[6 marks]

4.
Discuss the following concepts as used in Environmental Health
(a)
Biotransformations.
[8
marks]
(b)
Persistent
organic
pollutants
[7
marks]

5.
(a)
Discuss any five major routes through which man gets exposed to
Environmental Health Hazards.

[10 marks]

(b)
Suggest ways in which the impacts of hazards to man can be minimized.

[5 marks]
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