Community Medicine Course Outline
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What is the number of dimensions of health according to the definition?

  • Three (correct)
  • Two
  • Five
  • Four

Which of the following is a sign of physical health?

  • Frequent illness
  • Poor appetite
  • A clean skin (correct)
  • Disturbed sleep

How can the physical health of an individual be assessed?

  • By asking friends and family
  • By self-assessment
  • By conducting a psychological test
  • Through a thorough clinical examination, biochemical and laboratory investigations (correct)

What is a characteristic of a mentally healthy person?

<p>Accepts criticism sportively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a dimension of health that is difficult to differentiate from mental health?

<p>Emotional dimension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a spiritually healthy person?

<p>Has a sound mind in a sound body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a vocationally healthy person?

<p>Is capable of earning sufficiently to lead life successfully (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is disease according to the definition?

<p>A condition of the body or some part or organ of the body in which its functions are disrupted (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of community medicine?

<p>To identify health problems and provide comprehensive health care (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which operational strategy is used in community medicine?

<p>Both active and passive operational strategies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does community medicine aim to provide to the community?

<p>Comprehensive health care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a course outline for community medicine?

<p>Chemical engineering (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of hospital medicine compared to community medicine?

<p>Ill-defined catchment area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is emphasized in the community medicine introductory session?

<p>Health dimensions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of health indicators in community medicine?

<p>Global financial markets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of care is stressed upon in community medicine?

<p>Comprehensive care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a congenital disease?

<p>A disease that a person is born with (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is a biological determinant of health?

<p>Genetics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can genetic diseases be prevented?

<p>Through genetic counseling before marriage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of environment includes factors like air, water, and soil?

<p>External environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is strongly associated with diseases such as AIDS and coronary heart diseases?

<p>Lifestyle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of female literacy on health?

<p>It reduces morbidity and mortality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does unemployment affect health?

<p>It reduces psychological well-being (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease?

<p>Cancer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of community diagnosis?

<p>To identify and quantify health problems in a community (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who typically makes a clinical diagnosis?

<p>A doctor (physician) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is involved in community diagnosis but not in clinical diagnosis?

<p>Conducting surveys and epidemiological investigations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to WHO, health is defined as:

<p>A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes clinical diagnosis from community diagnosis?

<p>Community diagnosis includes both sick and healthy individuals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the focus of clinical diagnosis?

<p>Individual case treatment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about intersectoral coordination?

<p>It is virtually nonexistent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is emphasized in community diagnosis over clinical diagnosis?

<p>Promoting health and preventing disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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