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Ich2106:Biochemistry I Question Paper

Ich2106:Biochemistry I 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2010



QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) i) What do you understand by the term epidemiology? (2 Marks) ii) Outline the uses of epidemiology. (4 Marks) b) State the three types of data in descriptive epidemiology. (3 Marks) c) Distinguish between direct and indirect modes of disease transmission. (4 Marks) d) Define the following terms i. Incidence (2 Marks) ii. Prevalence (2 Marks) iii. Endemic (2 Marks) e) What should be considered when developing hypotheses? (3 Marks) f) State the characteristics of a single-exposure common-vehicle outreak. (3 Marks) g) Differentiate between validity and reliability as used in epidemiology. (2 Marks) h) State three characteristics of a case – control study. (3 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
Identify and explain the stages of “Natural History of a disease”. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
Outline four research methodologies in epidemiology. (20 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
Describe steps followed in investigating an acute outbreak of a disease. (20 Marks)






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