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?

Accepts criticism sportively Signup and view all the answers

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

Emotional dimension Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a spiritually healthy person?

Has a sound mind in a sound body Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a vocationally healthy person?

Is capable of earning sufficiently to lead life successfully Signup and view all the answers

What is disease according to the definition?

A condition of the body or some part or organ of the body in which its functions are disrupted Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of community medicine?

To identify health problems and provide comprehensive health care Signup and view all the answers

Which operational strategy is used in community medicine?

Both active and passive operational strategies Signup and view all the answers

What does community medicine aim to provide to the community?

Comprehensive health care Signup and view all the answers

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

Chemical engineering Signup and view all the answers

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

Ill-defined catchment area Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is emphasized in the community medicine introductory session?

Health dimensions Signup and view all the answers

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

Global financial markets Signup and view all the answers

What type of care is stressed upon in community medicine?

Comprehensive care Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a congenital disease?

A disease that a person is born with Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is a biological determinant of health?

Genetics Signup and view all the answers

How can genetic diseases be prevented?

Through genetic counseling before marriage Signup and view all the answers

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

External environment Signup and view all the answers

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

Lifestyle Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of female literacy on health?

It reduces morbidity and mortality Signup and view all the answers

How does unemployment affect health?

It reduces psychological well-being Signup and view all the answers

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

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of community diagnosis?

To identify and quantify health problems in a community Signup and view all the answers

Who typically makes a clinical diagnosis?

A doctor (physician) Signup and view all the answers

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

Conducting surveys and epidemiological investigations Signup and view all the answers

According to WHO, health is defined as:

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes clinical diagnosis from community diagnosis?

Community diagnosis includes both sick and healthy individuals Signup and view all the answers