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#1. Which of the following is false about pyrethrum?

Pyrethrum does not have a residual action like DDT or other synthetic insecticides. So, most space sprays contain pyrethrum and DDT for synergistic action.
Pyrethrum is a natural insecticide of vegetable origin. It is extracted from the flowers of Chrysanthemum cinerariafolium. It kills adult mosquitoes and other insects instantly on mere contact.

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#2. Pick the correct statement regarding the Sanchol cholera vaccine:

The Sanchol cholera vaccine is a bivalent vaccine given in 2 liquid doses orally to children >=1 year of age.
The Sanchol cholera vaccine is a bivalent oral cholera vaccine (OCV) that targets both Vibrio cholerae 01 and Vibrio cholerae 0139 serogroups, which are the primary causes of cholera outbreaks. It is designed to provide immunity by stimulating the production of antibodies in the intestines, the site of infection.

#3. What is the provision of preventive, curative, and promotional health services to every individual called?

Correct Answer – Comprehensiveness
Comprehensive health care as stated by the Bhore committee means giving integrated preventive, curative, and promotional health care to every individual, irrespective of their ability to pay.

#4. A hospital collected nasopharyngeal swabs from 1000 patients every day from the onset of the disease. The organism count was found to be maximum on the 5th day, which also showed the maximum infectivity (infecting 825 patients). What is this period of 5 days from the onset of the disease known as?

The time interval between the receipt of infection by a host and the maximal infectivity of that host is known as the generation time.
The time of maximum communicability may precede or follow the incubation period.

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#5. During a screening camp at a village, a man was found to have severely impaired vision. According to the WHO definition of blindness, what is the cut-off for visual acuity to define it as blindness?

According to the WHO, blindness is defined as visual acuity of less than 3/60.
The leading causes of vision impairment and blindness are uncorrected refractive errors and cataracts
Distance vision impairment:
β€’ Mild – visual acuity worse than 6/12 to 6/18
β€’ Moderate – visual acuity worse than 6/18 to 6/60
β€’ Severe – visual acuity worse than 6/60 to 3/60
β€’ Blindness – visual acuity worse than 3/60

#6. A 28-year-old woman comes to the primary health center to avail of a contraceptive provided under a new government program. She does not want to take daily pills. She was started on the contraceptive shown in the image below. Which of the following drugs is used in this?

Injectable contraceptive medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) is introduced under the Antara program.
The dosage is 150 mg I.M every 3 months. This injectable contraceptive is not to be refrigerated. It is to be stored always at room temperature (15-30 degree centigrade).

#7. One community health center (CHC) covers a population of_______.

Each community (CHC) covers a population of 80,000 to 1,20,000 and has a minimum of 30 beds.
Services of CHC:
Care of routine and emergency cases in medicine and surgery
Maternal, newborn, and child health
Family planning
All the National Health Programme functions
Oral health
Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR)
School and adolescent health services
Blood storage facility
Diagnostic services
Referral services
Maternal death review (MDR)

#8. Which of the following thermometers is used to measure the low air velocity rather than the cooling power of the air?

Correct Answer – Kata thermometer
Kata thermometer is used to measure the low air velocity rather than the cooling power of the air.
It was originally used to measure the cooling power of the air (air temperature, humidity, and air movement) but currently, it is used only as an anemometer to measure low air velocities.

#9. The image shown corresponds to which health program and disease?

The given image is of SAPANA for leprosy. Sapana refers to a local school-going girl who will help to spread awareness in the community.

#10. You are assigned to calculate the human poverty index (HPI) of a village in India. Which of the following parameters will you not include?

For developing countries, HPI-1 is used, where the adult illiteracy rate is included, not the literacy rate.
HPI-2 is used for developed countries.
Human poverty index (HPI) measures deprivation in basic dimensions of human development.

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Preventive medicine focuses on the three levels of prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary prevention aims to reduce disease occurrence by promoting health (e.g., vaccinations, lifestyle modifications). Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and treatment, such as screenings for hypertension or diabetes. Tertiary prevention involves rehabilitation and reducing the impact of established diseases, such as physiotherapy for stroke recovery. These strategies are the backbone of disease control and public health improvement.

Health is influenced by social determinants, including income, education, housing, and access to healthcare. These factors shape individual and community well-being. Addressing inequalities and improving these determinants can significantly enhance population health. For instance, ensuring clean water, sanitation, and proper nutrition reduces communicable diseases and improves life expectancy. Recognizing and mitigating these influences is crucial in preventive and social medicine.