Ihc2405:Conservancy Question Paper

Ihc2405:Conservancy

Course:Public Health

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2013

1
a. Describe why non communicable diseases are referred to as “invisible epidemics” and especially
in Africa. (4 Marks)
b. Discuss the drivers of non-communicable diseases in Kenya. (6 Marks)
c. Explain the key characteristics of population level interventions in prevention of lifestyle diseases.
(6 Marks)
d. Describe why pre-hypertension is a public health problem. (4 Marks)
e. Explain the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet and its application in public
health. (6 Marks)
f. Discuss two public health strategies for prevention of stress related disorders. (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
Non-communicable and lifestyle diseases share common key risk factors:
a. Describe the behavioral risk factors that contribute to development of non-communicable
diseases. (10 Marks)
b. Discuss the metabolic risk factors associated with life style diseases. (10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
Describe the impact of non-communicable and lifestyle diseases on:
a. The economy (8 Marks)
b. Health care system (6 Marks)
c. Household (6 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
Physical inactivity and sedimentary lifestyle is becoming a major public health problem in Kenya:
a. Discuss the role of exercises in prevention of non-communicable diseases. (10 Marks)
b. Describe the types of exercises that you would recommend to the members of a local community.
(10 Marks)

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