MOH UAE Public Health & Preventive Medicine 2

Question 1

The Hajj season presents a major public health challenge due to risk of which communicable disease outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Meningococcal meningitis

Answer

Meningococcal meningitis is a major Hajj-associated public health concern due to mass gathering risk; the UAE and Saudi Arabia require meningococcal vaccination for Hajj pilgrims.

Question 2

The incubation period for COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) is most commonly:

Accepted Answer

2–14 days (typically 5–6 days)

Answer

The incubation period for COVID-19 ranges from 2–14 days, with the most common period being 5–6 days, which determined the standard 14-day quarantine period.

Question 3

Primary prevention of type 2 diabetes includes:

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle modification with diet and exercise

Answer

Primary prevention of type 2 diabetes focuses on lifestyle modification — regular physical activity and healthy diet — to reduce insulin resistance and delay or prevent disease onset.

Question 4

Herd immunity for measles requires approximately what percentage of the population to be immune?

Accepted Answer

95%

Answer

Measles has a very high basic reproduction number (R0 of 12–18), requiring approximately 95% population immunity to achieve herd immunity and prevent community transmission.

Question 5

The screening test recommended for cervical cancer early detection is:

Accepted Answer

Pap smear (cervical cytology) and HPV testing

Answer

Cervical cancer screening uses Pap smear cytology and/or HPV DNA testing to detect precancerous cervical changes, allowing early intervention before invasive cancer develops.

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MOH UAE Public Health & Preventive Medicine 2