Question 1:

As a NCD coordinator, you have been assigned to devise an Action Plan for the prevention and control of Non Communicable Diseases.

a) Analyse and discuss six objectives of your Action Plan.

b) Identify the major activities you will undertake to study of the causes, distribution, and control of disease in populations.

Question 2:

a) Why is it hard to study contemporary NCD diseases especially those directly related to our lifestyle (e.g Diet and physical activity level)?

b) What are the WHO key elements in the comprehensive HIV prevention program?

c) Explain briefly how HIV causes AIDS and what are the risk factors of becoming infected.

Question 3:

a) Describe some of the key features of descriptive epidemiology when investigating any particular disease.

b) Are Malaria and Chikungunia a communicable or non communicable diseases?

Explain with reference to the pathogens and vectors involved.

c) Malaria and Chikungunia transmission rates can differ depending on local factors. Elaborate on factors that can increase transmission rates.

d) Suggest some of preventive measures that can be taken to reduce the transmission of those diseases.

Question 4:

As a public health officer, you have been asked to describe the health and the determinants of health for residents suffering from Diabetes Mellitus and obesity in your country.

a) Describe the factors that determine the health of the residents.

b) Describe some of the causes of Obesity.

c) State briefly how you can prevent diabetes mellitus and obesity.