Preventive and Social Medicine Overview
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What is the additional protein requirement during lactation per day?

  • 25g (correct)
  • 14g
  • 5g
  • 10g

    • Which of the following is not considered an essential fatty acid?

  • Alpha-linolenic acid
  • Arachidonic acid
  • Oleic acid (correct)
  • Linoleic acid

    • What is the suggested fat intake as a percentage of total energy?

  • 40%
  • 20% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 30%

    • Which of the following is not considered a proximate principle?

    <p>Minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protein content in 100 g of pulses?

    <p>22-24%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid interferes with the conversion of tryptophan to niacin?

    <p>Leucine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'biological value' refer to in protein nutrition?

    <p>Percentage of nitrogen retained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended protein intake per day for an Indian adult?

    <p>1 g/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main results of hardening?

    <p>Improve the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age is it recommended to start hardening a child?

    <p>3 months after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors are considered when choosing a hardening method?

    <p>Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the starting temperature of water recommended for hardening?

    <p>Body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency of medical examinations for school children in India?

    <p>Every 4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many students are recommended to share one latrine in schools?

    <p>100 students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of man ecology as a discipline?

    <p>Studying the biological relation between the environment and the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the optimum duration of active writing work for children in 1st class?

    <p>5-8 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research method is not used in hygienic science?

    <p>Psychological</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major health issue commonly seen in school children?

    <p>Dental caries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a manifestation of the negative influence of ecological factors?

    <p>Increase in the number of man morbidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors contribute to the formation of human health?

    <p>Genetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of illnesses is attributed to ecological factors according to WHO reports?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these units is used to express air pollution caused by smoke?

    <p>Smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What health condition is strongly associated with hard drinking water?

    <p>Cardiovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All are indicators of air pollution except:

    <p>McArdle index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the earth's atmosphere is characterized as the lowest layer?

    <p>Troposphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which standard specifies the transparency level of drinking water?

    <p>Not less than 30 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of fluoride in the diet?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the safe concentration limit of fluoride in drinking water?

    <p>Not less than 0.7 mg/liter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal level of water hardness considered safe?

    <p>Less than 2 mEq/l</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following effectively disinfects well water?

    <p>Bleaching powder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During chlorination, what is the recommended contact period?

    <p>1 hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test determines both free and combined chlorine content?

    <p>Both free and combined chlorine test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biomarker is considered the most useful for screening lead exposure?

    <p>Lead in blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is NOT typically associated with lung cancer?

    <p>Calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cancer is most commonly observed in the aniline industry?

    <p>Bladder cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an incorrect characteristic of occupational cancer?

    <p>Cessation of exposure arrests cancer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the most common occupational disease?

    <p>Plumbism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of act is significant for initiating preventive measures in occupational diseases?

    <p>Act for notification of occupational diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is undesirable for workers in lead industries?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Factories Act 1976 defines a factory mainly as an establishment where:

    <p>10 or more workers where power is used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended protein intake per day for infants aged 0-3 months?

    <p>2.3 g/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the additional protein requirement during pregnancy?

    <p>14 g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many essential trace elements are recognized in nutrition?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not considered a trace element?

    <p>Magnesium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suggested daily intake of iron during pregnancy?

    <p>40 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the additional daily caloric requirement for a woman during pregnancy?

    <p>300 Kcal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The chief protein found in milk is?

    <p>Casein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the calorie yield per 100 g of fresh cow's milk?

    <p>65</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Preventive and Social Medicine

    • Multifactorial causation of disease was propounded by Pettenkofer
    • Early diagnosis and treatment is a secondary approach
    • Mild mental retardation is an IQ of 50-70
    • Severe mental retardation is an IQ of 20-34
    • Primary objective of any communicable disease program is prevention
    • Preventing diarrhea deaths should stress on oral rehydration
    • World's first global health agency is the Pan American Sanitary Bureau
    • World Health Organization was established in 1946
    • World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th
    • WHO headquarters are in Geneva

    Hygiene and Ecology

    • Environmental factors affect health
    • The concept of multifactorial causation of disease was propounded by Hippocrates, Robert Koch, Winslow (and Pettenkofer).
    • Early diagnosis and treatment is a primary, secondary, tertiary or quaternary form, with secondary being treatment and diagnosis.
    • Mild mental retardation is an IQ in the range of 50 - 70
    • Severe mental retardation is an IQ in the range of 20 - 34
    • The main objective of any communicable disease prevention program should be to prevent deaths.
    • Oral rehydration can prevent deaths due to diarrhea.
    • World Health Organization was established in 1946
    • World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th.
    • WHO's headquarters is located in Geneva.
    • All are true regarding WHO except that it is subordinate to United Nations, as it has its own constitution and budget.
    • UNICEF was established in 1946
    • UNICEF day is celebrated on December 11th

    Air Pollution

    • Coh units express air pollution caused by smoke
    • Indicators include Soiling index, Suspended particle count, and SO2 Concentration.
    • CO2 content is measured using Pattern Kopfler's Test.
    • Major sources include Industry, Power Plants, and Transportation vehicles.
    • Air pollution can cause increased skin, eye, lung, and cancer diseases
    • Air pollution can take part in nature cycles and level of air pollution in the rooms

    Climate; Hygienic Significance of Sunlight

    • Unit of light measurement is Candela.
    • Flow of light is measured as Lumen.
    • Illuminance for satisfactory vision is 15-20 foot candles
    • Sunlight's rays are responsible for the stimulation of body activity, the increase in bodily metabolism, and visual functions

    Microclimate; Disposal of Wastes

    • Anenometer measures air velocity
    • Psychrometer measures humidity
    • Minimum per capita cubic space is 500 cubic feet
    • Solid wastes in cities are called refuse

    Water

    • Per capita water allowance of 150-200 liters per day is recommended.
    • Rain water is hard and has high mineral content, and can erode lead pipes
    • Disadvantages of deep well water may include high mineral content and hardness
    • Guinea worm disease is prevalent in areas with step wells
    • Sanitary wells should be a minimum of 50 feet from contamination sources.

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    This quiz explores key concepts in Preventive and Social Medicine, including the multifactorial causation of disease, the role of early diagnosis, and the objectives of communicable disease programs. It also highlights the importance of hygiene, ecology, and global health organizations such as the WHO. Test your knowledge of critical facts and definitions in public health.

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