LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIOLOGY

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THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2006

                           SO 3950 – HEALTH POLICY & HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN INDIA

 

 

Date & Time : 02-05-2006/1.00-4.00 P.M.   Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

PART – A

Answer the following in about 30 words each:                              (10´2= 20Marks)

1. Write a short note on Alma-Ata declaration.
2. What do mean by geriatrics?
3. State the role played by community workers in primary health care.
4. Define Infant mortality rate.
5. Mention any two recommendations of Mudaliar Committee on Health.
6. Define Health Policy.
7. Give any two valid reasons for the growth of private sector in the health field.
8. Define Health Care Delivery system.
9. What is the aim of primary Health?
10. What is Morbidity?

PART – B

Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each:                 (5 ´ 8 = 40 Marks)

11. Explain the structure and functions of health care delivery system.
12. Comment on the strategy proposed by ICSSR and ICMR report.
13. Discuss the role of traditional system of health in primary health care.
14. Trace the historical development of privatisation in health care in India.
15. Elucidate the types and causes of mortality in India.
16. Comment on the Health care programmes for Women and Children in India.
17. Explain some of the welfare measures offered by the state for the aged.

PART – C

Answer any TWO of the following in about 1200 words:             (2 ´ 20=40 Marks)

18. Highlight the contributions of any three committees towards health care management.
19. Is there a need for geriatric care in India? Comment
20. Elaborate on the background, goals, strength and weaknesses of primary health care.
21. Discuss the role played by the NGOs in promoting and safeguarding child and women health in India.

 

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