THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R.

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
[MBBS 0223] FEBRUARY 2023 Sub. Code :6073
M.B.B.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
(For the candidates admitted from the Academic Year 2019-2020 Batch onwards)

THIRD YEAR – (CBME)

PART - I
PAPER III – COMMUNITY MEDICINE - I
Q.P. Code: 526073

Time: Three hours Maximum : 100 Marks (80 Theory + 20MCQs)

Answer all the Questions
I. Essay: (2 x 15 = 30)

1. Define Epidemiology. Classify the various Epidemiological studies. Explain in

detail the steps in conducting a randomized controlled trial.

2. Enumerate the various occupational hazards. Discuss in detail the prevention and
control of occupational diseases.

II. Write Short notes on: (10 x 5 = 50)

1. How will you apply integrated vector control measures in village of 500 population?
2. Compare Herd immunity for Measles and Tetanus.
3. Justify self care in diabetes mellitus.
4. Post exposure prophylaxis in HIV.
5. Sampling methods.
6. Oral rehydration therapy.
7. Oxidation pond.
8. Mortality data.
9. Plan Cold chain model at Primary Health Centre Level for routine immunization.
10. Evaluation of screening test.

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 THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
[MBBS 0623] JUNE 2023 Sub. Code :6073
M.B.B.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
(For the candidates admitted from the Academic Year 2019-2020)

THIRD PROFESSIONAL PART – I (CBME)

PAPER III – COMMUNITY MEDICINE - I
Q.P. Code: 526073

Time: Three hours Maximum : 100 Marks (80 Theory + 20MCQs)

Answer all the Questions
I. Essay: (2 x 15 = 30)

1. Classify the Vector Borne diseases prevalent in India. Discuss in detail the
epidemiology, prevention and control of Dengue fever.

2. What are the sources of Air Pollution? Discuss the Various Health effects due to
Air Pollution. Explain the various measures in place for Surveillance and
Control of Air Pollution in India.

II. Write Short notes on: (10 x 5 = 50)

1. Human development Index.

2. Discuss about Bias in epidemiological studies.
3. Sources of health Information.
4. Occupational hazards of agricultural workers.
5. Cancer screening.
6. Plan a Filarial survey for a village of 500 population.
7. Swachh Bharat mission.
8. Assessment of Obesity.
9. Prevention of parent to child transmission of HIV.
10. Modes of intervention in tertiary prevention.
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 THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
[MBBS 0224] FEBRUARY 2024 Sub. Code :6073
M.B.B.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
(For the candidates admitted from the Academic Year 2019-2020 Batch)

THIRD PROFESSIONAL PART – I (CBME)

PAPER I – COMMUNITY MEDICINE

Q.P. Code: 526073

Time: Three hours Maximum : 100 Marks (80 Theory + 20MCQs)

Answer all the Questions
I. Essay: (2 x 15 = 30)

1. A mother of 8 months old male child brought him to a PHC with complaints of
breathlessness for one day. The baby had history of fever and cough for 4 days
without treatment. On examination baby has temperature-101˚F and
RR – 64/min without chest in drawing.
a) Classify the patient as per IMNCI guidelines.
b) Discuss the treatment and follow-up protocol for the child as per IMNCI.
c) How will you prevent acute respiratory tract infection?

2. Classify epidemiological study designs. Describe the steps in conducting cohort

study and discuss how will you measure the strength of association?

II. Write Short notes on: (10 x 5 = 50)

1. Describe Human development index.

2. Classify the indicators of health. Enumerate the mortality indicators.
3. Enumerate the procedures in descriptive studies. Discuss about common source
epidemic.
4. Explain any five Hill’s criteria for association and causation.
5. Grading of dog bite wound and post exposure prophylaxis for rabies.
6. Explain Syndromic management of vaginal discharge and justify this approach.
7. Discuss the various methods of assessment of obesity.
8. Differentiate rapid sand and slow sand filter. Draw a flow diagram of rapid sand
filter.
9. Enumerate the benefits under ESI Act. Describe any one benefit briefly.
10. Describe various types of Learning.
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 THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
[MBBS 0524] MAY 2024 Sub. Code :6073
M.B.B.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
(For the candidates admitted from the Academic Year 2019-2020)
THIRD PROFESSIONAL PART – I - SUPPLEMENTARY (CBME)
PAPER I – COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Q.P. Code: 526073

Time: Three hours Maximum : 100 Marks (80 Theory + 20MCQs)

Answer all the Questions
I. Essay: (2 x 15 = 30)
(5+10)
1. In a village of population 5000, 25 cases of acute diarrhoeal disease with
vomiting reported to the nearest PHC. Entire village receives water supply
from a overhead tank. There is no history of common source of food intake.
History of pipe leakage near overhead tank present.
a) Define an Epidemic. List the objectives of an Epidemic investigation.
b) Assuming yourself as the PHC medical officer, enumerate and describe the
steps of conducting outbreak investigation and management in the given
scenario.
(2+13)
2. Describe the scope of Employees State Insurance ACT, 1948. Discuss the
benefits to the insured persons under the act.

II. Write Short notes on: (10 x 5 = 50)

1. Draw the web of causation for MI.

2. How will you apply secondary prevention for cancer breast?
3. Discuss in detail about relative risk and attributable risk.
4. Differentiate screening test and diagnostic test.
5. Define Rehabilitation and discuss the various types of rehabilitation.
6. Pasteurization of Milk.
7. Classify the level of hardness in water and discuss the steps in removal of hardness.
8. Explain sanitation barrier with suitable diagram.
9. Classify of occupational diseases with examples.
10. Describe the various pictorial representations of statistical data.
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 THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
[MBBS 0125] JANUARY 2025 Sub. Code :6073
M.B.B.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
(For the candidates admitted from the Academic Year 2019-2020)

THIRD PROFESSIONAL PART – I MBBS (CBME)

PAPER I – COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Q.P. Code: 526073

Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks (80 Theory + 20MCQs)

Answer all the Questions
I. Essay: (2 x 15 = 30)

(2+3+10)
1. What are the four levels of disease prevention? A 35-year-old female underwent
Pap smear, what is the level of prevention followed here? Elaborate the modes of
intervention of diseases.
(15)
2. Explain the steps of Modern sewage treatment and discuss its role in preventing
waterborne disease and promoting public health.

II. Write Short notes on: (10 x 5 = 50)

1. Changing concepts of public health.

2. Relative risk.
3. Open vial policy.
4. Biological effects of radiation.
5. ESI act.
6. Hidden hunger.
7. Non-verbal communication.
8. Concept of lead time.
9. Sullivan index
10. Food standards.
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 THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
[MBBS 0325] MARCH 2025 Sub. Code :6073
M.B.B.S. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS
(For the candidates admitted from the Academic Year 2019-2020, 2020-2021 & 2021-2022)

THIRD PROFESSIONAL PART – I – SUPPLEMENTARY - CBME

PAPER I – COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Q.P. Code: 526073

Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks (80 Theory + 20MCQs)

Answer all the Questions
I. Essay: (2 x 15 = 30)
(7+8)
1. Discuss the Epidemiology of Dengue fever in detail. Highlight the role of
Community participation and Intersectoral coordination in merging Dengue
outbreak effectively in India.

(2+3+10)
2. Define Health education. State the difference between health education and
propaganda. Discuss in detail the principles of health education.

II. Write Short notes on: (10 x 5 = 50)

1. Write a note on modes of intervention.

2. Write a note on Anemia Mukt Bharat.

3. What are the different types of screening?

4. Enlist the characteristics of mentally healthy persons.

5. How do you monitor air pollution?

6. Write a note on doctor -patient relationship

7. What is a sampling frame? What are the different methods of sampling used in research?

8. Write a brief note on the burden of disease among the tribal community.

9. Enlist the difference between incineration and inertization of health care waste.

10. Write a note on prevention and control of lead poisoning.

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