SMLE Community Medicine & Preventive Health 2

Question 1

Following the epidemiological transition in Saudi Arabia, which of the following is now the leading cause of morbidity and mortality?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular diseases

Answer

Saudi Arabia has undergone an epidemiological transition; cardiovascular diseases are now the leading cause of death, driven by high rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.

Question 2

A family physician counsels a healthy 30-year-old patient to begin regular aerobic exercise to reduce his future risk of cardiovascular disease. This is an example of which level of prevention?

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention

Answer

Primary prevention reduces risk factors in individuals who are currently healthy but at risk; counseling to exercise prevents the development of disease risk factors.

Question 3

Which of the following epidemiological study designs provides the HIGHEST level of evidence for evaluating therapeutic interventions?

Accepted Answer

Randomized controlled trial

Answer

Randomized controlled trials are the gold standard because randomization controls for both known and unknown confounders, minimizing bias.

Question 4

A 42-year-old male has his BMI calculated as 32.5 kg/m². How is this classified according to WHO criteria?

Accepted Answer

Obese class I

Answer

According to WHO classification, a BMI of 30.0–34.9 kg/m² is classified as Obese Class I, associated with increased risk of comorbidities.

Question 5

Which of the following diseases receives special surveillance attention in Saudi Arabia particularly because of mass gathering events during Hajj?

Accepted Answer

Meningococcal disease

Answer

Meningococcal disease is a mandatory notifiable condition in Saudi Arabia and requires vaccination for all Hajj pilgrims due to the epidemic risk in mass gatherings.

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SMLE Community Medicine & Preventive Health 2