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Environment And Community Health Question Paper

Environment And Community Health

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
ECD 403: ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

DATE: THURSDAY, 2ND APRIL 2009 TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer questions ONE and any other TWO.

1.
a)
Using relevant examples, outline the objectives of community health planning and development. (6 marks)
b)
Discuss environmental factors that determine the occurrence of diseases in human communities. (14 marks)
c)
Explain the meaning of community diagnosis and how the process can be used to identify a named health problem. (10 marks)
2.
Discuss the concept of “Primary Health Care”, including its key elements and highlight their applications in community health. (20 marks)
3.
a)
Explain the concept of “Environmental Toxicology” and the factors influencing the toxicity of a substance. (13 marks)
b)
Explain the adverse health effects associated with pesticides and herbicides. (7 marks)
4.
Discuss various types of occupational hazards and suggest ways of ameliorating them. (20 marks)
5.
Write short notes on categories of health care wastes and suggest methods of treatment and disposal. (20 marks)