NEET-PG 2013 - Community Medicine PYQs Practice Questions

Q: Which Millennium Development Goal specifically addresses HIV/AIDS?

Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. ***Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases*** - This Millennium Development Goal (MDG) directly focused on reducing the spread of **HIV/AIDS**, malaria, and other major diseases as a key global health priority. - It included targets such as halting and beginning to reverse the incidence of HIV/AIDS, and achieving universal access to treatment for HIV/AIDS for all who need it. *Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger* - This goal addressed fundamental socioeconomic issues like **poverty** and **food insecurity**, which are broad determinants of health but not specific to HIV/AIDS. - While poverty can exacerbate the impact of HIV/AIDS, this MDG did not directly target the disease itself. *Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women* - This MDG focused on improving the status of women and girls, recognizing that **gender inequality** can be a risk factor for HIV transmission. - However, it did not directly address the combatting of HIV/AIDS as its primary objective. *Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development* - This goal focused on improving international cooperation for development, including access to affordable **essential medicines**, which could include antiretrovirals for HIV/AIDS. - While it supported efforts to combat HIV/AIDS through partnerships, it was not solely dedicated to this health challenge. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: What term describes the patterns of inter-relationships between individuals in a society?

Social structure. ***Social structure*** - This term encompasses the **persistent, organized patterns** of relationships and institutions that shape social interaction within a society. - It refers to the underlying framework that dictates how individuals and groups are connected and positioned relative to each other. *Social relationships* - This refers to the **individual connections and interactions** between people, such as friendships, family ties, or professional collaborations. - While social relationships are components of social structure, they do not describe the overarching patterns of inter-relationships at a societal level. *Social networks* - This term describes the **specific web of social ties** that link individuals to one another, often visualized as nodes and connections. - While useful for mapping connections, it is a more specific concept than the broader idea of social structure, which includes institutional arrangements and roles. *Social systems* - This refers to a **set of interconnected social components** that function together to maintain order and stability within a society. - While social structure is a key aspect of a social system, the term "social system" itself is broader, encompassing the dynamic processes and functions alongside the established patterns. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: What term describes the accepted behaviors and practices within a society?

Customs. ***Customs*** - **Customs** refer to the established, accepted behaviors and practices within a society that are widely recognized and followed by its members. - They are more enduring and deeply entrenched than informal folkways, representing institutionalized or significant social practices that guide social conduct. - Customs encompass the general norms, traditions, and behaviors that define "the way things are done" in a particular society. *Folkways* - **Folkways** are informal everyday customs, manners, and practices learned through observation and imitation (e.g., table manners, greetings). - They are a **subset** of customs, specifically referring to minor, informal norms with mild social disapproval for violations. - While folkways are accepted behaviors, they are too narrow to describe all "accepted behaviors and practices" in society. *Traditions* - **Traditions** are customs or beliefs passed down through generations with historical or symbolic significance. - They emphasize **intergenerational transmission** and continuity over time, making them more specific than the general concept of "accepted behaviors." *Cultural Practices* - **Cultural practices** is an umbrella term encompassing all ways a group behaves, thinks, and interacts, including beliefs, values, rituals, and institutions. - While accurate, it is **too broad** a term—customs is the more precise sociological term for accepted behaviors and practices. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: What is the Chandler's Index for Hookworm that indicates a significant health problem?

> 50. ***> 50*** - A Chandler's Index of **> 50** indicates a significant public health problem due to **hookworm infection**. - **Chandler's Index** is calculated as the **average egg count per person in a community** (total hookworm eggs counted ÷ number of persons examined), used to assess the population-level burden of hookworm infection. - A value **> 50** suggests that the community has a significant hookworm problem requiring public health intervention. *> 300* - This value is significantly higher than the threshold for a significant public health problem and would indicate an **extremely severe burden of infection**. - While this represents a very high Chandler's Index, it's not the standard cut-off for defining a "significant" health problem (which is the lower threshold of >50). *> 200* - A Chandler's Index of **> 200** would denote a very high intensity of hookworm infection in the community. - However, this is not the standard threshold used to define when hookworm becomes a "significant" public health issue - the threshold is lower at >50. *> 100* - A Chandler's Index of **> 100** represents a substantial level of hookworm infection within a population. - However, the widely recognized cutoff for a "significant health problem" is **> 50**, indicating public health concern even at this moderate level of community infection burden. [Practice more Community Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Question 1

Which Millennium Development Goal specifically addresses HIV/AIDS?

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Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases

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Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

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Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women

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Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development

Question 2

What term describes the patterns of inter-relationships between individuals in a society?

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Social structure

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Social relationships

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Social networks

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Social systems

Question 3

Screening for colorectal cancer is recommended when?

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Early diagnosis can change the disease course due to effective treatment.

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The condition has a low case fatality rate.

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Diagnostic tools are not available.

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There is no effective treatment available.

Question 4

What term describes the accepted behaviors and practices within a society?

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Customs

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Traditions

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Cultural Practices

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Folkways

Question 5

What is the Chandler's Index for Hookworm that indicates a significant health problem?

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> 50

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> 200

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> 100

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> 300

Question 6

Which of the following is a non- modifiable risk factor for CHD -

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Old age

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Diabetes

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Smoking

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Hypertension

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining a polio epidemic?

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Cases occurring during a 6 month period

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Caused by same virus type

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Cases should occur in same locality

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2 or more cases

Question 8

Which of the following conditions does not primarily benefit from secondary level prevention?

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None of the options

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Coronary heart disease

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Leprosy

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TB

Question 9

Which of the following individuals is known for their significant contributions to public health legislation in the 19th century?

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Edwin Chadwick

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Joseph Lister

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William Farr

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John Snow

Question 10

Which of the following statements about incidence is false?

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Does not include unit of time

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It is a rate

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Numerator includes new cases

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Denominator includes population at risk

NEET-PG 2013 — Community Medicine