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Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine - Chapter-wise Topics

(23rd/24th Edition - ISBN: 9789382219163, Pages 5-1027)

PART 1: CONCEPTS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE (Pages 5-89)

Chapter 1: Concepts of Health and Disease

I. Medicine in Antiquity

Primitive medicine
Indian medicine (Ayurveda, Charaka, Sushruta)
Chinese medicine
Egyptian medicine
Mesopotamian medicine
Greek medicine (Hippocrates)
Roman medicine
Middle ages

II. Dawn of Scientific Medicine

Revival of medicine
Sanitary awakening
Rise of public health
Germ theory of disease
Birth of preventive medicine

III. Modern Medicine

Curative medicine
Preventive medicine
Social medicine
Changing concepts in public health (Disease control phase, Health promotional phase, Social engineering phase, "Health for All" phase)

IV. Medical Revolution

State of the art
Failure of medicine
Social control of medicine
Family and community medicine
Family medicine
Community medicine

V. Health Care Revolution

Background
Health for All
Primary health care
Deprofessionalization of medicine
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Concept of Health

Changing concepts (Biomedical, Ecological, Psychosocial, Holistic)
Definition of health / WHO definition
Operational definition of health
New philosophy of health

Dimensions of Health

Physical dimension
Mental dimension
Social dimension
Spiritual dimension
Emotional dimension
Vocational dimension

Indicators of Health

Mortality indicators (CDR, IMR, MMR, Life expectancy)
Morbidity indicators (Incidence, Prevalence)
Disability indicators
Nutritional status indicators
Health care delivery indicators
Social and mental health indicators
Composite indices (HDI, PQLI)

Spectrum of Disease / Natural History of Disease

Concept of disease
Iceberg of disease
Natural history of disease
Levels of prevention (Primordial, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)

Determinants of Health

Biological, behavioral, socioeconomic, environmental determinants
Social determinants of health
Lalonde's Health Field concept

Disease Causation

Germ theory
Epidemiological triad (Agent, Host, Environment)
Web of causation
Multicausation of disease

PART 2: EPIDEMIOLOGY (Pages 90-257)

Chapter 2: Epidemiology - General

Definition and scope of epidemiology
Uses of epidemiology
Rates, ratios, proportions
Incidence and prevalence
Attack rate, secondary attack rate
Standardization of rates (Direct and Indirect)
Measurement of mortality (CDR, IMR, NMR, MMR, CFR)
Measurement of morbidity
Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs)
Burden of disease

Chapter 3: Epidemiological Methods

Descriptive Epidemiology

Person, Place, Time
Descriptive studies
Cross-sectional studies (Prevalence studies)

Analytical Epidemiology

Case-control studies (retrospective)
- Odds ratio
- Advantages and disadvantages
Cohort studies (prospective)
- Relative risk (RR)
- Attributable risk (AR)
- Population-attributable risk
- Advantages and disadvantages

Experimental Epidemiology

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
Field trials
Community trials
Clinical trials phases (I, II, III, IV)

Screening

Principles and criteria
Sensitivity, Specificity
Predictive value (PPV, NPV)
Validity and reliability
Types of screening

Bias and Confounding

Selection bias
Information bias
Confounding
Effect modification

Causality

Bradford Hill's criteria of causation

PART 3: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (Pages 175-424)

Chapter 4: Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases

General Principles

Definitions (Infection, Disease, Carrier, Reservoir)
Chain of infection (Agent, Host, Environment, Mode of transmission)
Modes of transmission (Direct, Indirect, Airborne, Vector-borne, Vehicle-borne)
Herd immunity
Incubation period, Serial interval
Epidemic, Endemic, Pandemic
Epidemiological investigation of an epidemic

Airborne Infections

Measles
Chickenpox (Varicella)
Smallpox (Eradication)
Influenza
Mumps
Rubella (CRS)
Diphtheria
Whooping cough (Pertussis)
Meningococcal meningitis
COVID-19

Intestinal Infections

Cholera
Typhoid fever
Poliomyelitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis E
Bacillary dysentery
Amoebiasis
Diarrheal diseases

Arthropod-borne Infections

Malaria
Dengue fever
Japanese encephalitis
Filariasis
Kala-azar (Visceral leishmaniasis)
Plague
Scrub typhus
Murine typhus
Epidemic typhus
Yellow fever
Chikungunya
Zika virus disease

Zoonoses

Rabies
Leptospirosis
Brucellosis
Anthrax
Q fever
Bovine TB

Surface/Contact Infections

Trachoma
Conjunctivitis
Leprosy

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Syphilis
Gonorrhoea
Chlamydia
HIV/AIDS (detailed epidemiology, UNAIDS data, prevention, ART)
DOTS for TB, NACP

Tuberculosis

Epidemiology (global and Indian)
Pathogenesis, Mantoux test
Diagnosis
Treatment (DOTS, RNTCP/National TB Elimination Programme)
BCG vaccination
MDR-TB, XDR-TB

Viral Hepatitis

Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E
Prevention and control

PART 4: CHRONIC NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (Pages 258-345)

Chapter 5: Epidemiology of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases

Cardiovascular diseases (CHD, hypertension, stroke, rheumatic heart disease)
Cancer epidemiology (common cancers: oral, cervical, breast, lung, colorectal)
Diabetes mellitus
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mental health disorders (depression, schizophrenia, substance abuse)
Neurological disorders (epilepsy, Alzheimer's)
Blindness (cataract, glaucoma, refractive errors, trachoma)
Accidents and injuries (Road Traffic Accidents)
Suicide
Obesity
Prevention and control strategies (NCD prevention, screening programs)

PART 5: NUTRITION AND HEALTH (Pages 346-424)

Chapter 6: Nutrition and Health

Nutritional Biochemistry

Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats
Vitamins (A, B-complex, C, D, E, K)
Minerals (Iron, Calcium, Iodine, Zinc, Fluoride)
Water

Nutritional Requirements

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) - ICMR
Balanced diet

Nutritional Deficiency Disorders

Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) - Marasmus, Kwashiorkor
Vitamin A deficiency (Xerophthalmia, Bitot's spots)
Vitamin D deficiency (Rickets, Osteomalacia)
Vitamin C deficiency (Scurvy)
Vitamin B deficiency (Beriberi, Pellagra, Ariboflavinosis)
Iron-deficiency anaemia
Iodine deficiency disorders (Goitre, Cretinism)
Fluorosis

Assessment of Nutritional Status

Dietary methods (24-hour recall, Food frequency)
Anthropometric methods (Weight, Height, BMI, MUAC, Skin-fold)
Clinical and biochemical methods
Gomez classification, IAP classification
Wellcome classification

Nutritional Programmes in India

ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services)
Mid-day meal scheme
National Nutritional Anaemia Control Programme
National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme
Vitamin A supplementation programme
Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres

Food Adulteration and Safety

Prevention of Food Adulteration Act
FSSAI

Food Preservation and Hygiene

PART 6: ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH (Pages 425-513)

Chapter 7: Environment and Health

Air

Composition of air
Air pollution (sources, pollutants: SPM, SO2, NOx, CO, ozone)
Health effects of air pollution
Indoor air pollution
Control of air pollution
Noise pollution

Water

Water supply and sanitation
Sources of water (surface, groundwater)
Purification of water (sedimentation, coagulation, filtration, chlorination)
Water quality standards (WHO, BIS)
Waterborne diseases
Fluoride in water
Water pollution
Hardness of water
Desalination

Waste Disposal

Sewage disposal
Refuse disposal
Solid waste management
Medical waste (biomedical waste) management
Hospital waste disposal

Housing and Health

Healthy housing standards
Overcrowding
Slum housing

Radiation

Ionizing radiation (X-rays, gamma)
Non-ionizing radiation (UV, microwave)
Health effects, safety measures

Climate Change and Health

Global warming, greenhouse effect
El Nino, ozone depletion
Health impact of climate change

Occupational Health

Occupational diseases (pneumoconioses, lead poisoning, mercury poisoning, pesticide poisoning)
Factory Act, ESI Act
Occupational hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic)
Prevention and control

PART 7: FAMILY HEALTH (Pages 514-683)

Chapter 8: Demography and Family Planning

Demography

Population dynamics
Census of India, Sample Registration System (SRS)
Demographic cycle (transition)
Fertility rates (CBR, TFR, GFR, ASFR)
Mortality rates (CDR, IMR, MMR, NMR, PMR)
Dependency ratio
Population pyramid
Migration

Family Planning

Concept and objectives
Spacing methods:
- Temporary methods: Barrier (condom, diaphragm, cervical cap), IUCDs, Oral pills, Injectables, Implants, Emergency contraception
- Natural methods: Calendar, BBT, Cervical mucus, LAM
Permanent methods: Male sterilization (vasectomy, No-Scalpel Vasectomy), Female sterilization (tubectomy, laparoscopy, minilap)
Evaluation of contraceptive methods (Pearl Index)
National Family Planning Programme (RCH)
Unmet need for family planning

Chapter 9: Maternal and Child Health

Maternal Health

Antenatal care (ANC)
Intranatal care
Postnatal care
Maternal mortality rate, MMR in India
Causes of maternal mortality
High-risk pregnancy
Anaemia in pregnancy
Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia
Safe motherhood initiative
JSSK, Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

Child Health

Child mortality (IMR, NMR, U5MR)
Growth and development
Breastfeeding
Weaning
IMNCI (Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness)
Child health programmes (IMNCI, RCH)
Immunization (EPI, UIP)
National Immunization Schedule
Cold chain

Chapter 10: School Health Services

Aims and objectives
School health services (health appraisal, follow-up, emergency care)
School environment
Midday meal programme
Prevention of accidents in schools
School mental health

Chapter 11: Geriatrics / Health of the Elderly

Aging process
Problems of elderly (health, social, economic)
Diseases of elderly
National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE)

PART 8: MENTAL HEALTH (Pages 597-683 - part)

Chapter 12: Mental Health

Concept of mental health
Classification of mental disorders (ICD-10)
Epidemiology of mental illness
Psychoses (schizophrenia, manic-depressive)
Neuroses (anxiety, depression, phobias)
Substance abuse disorders (alcohol, tobacco, drugs)
Suicide - epidemiology, prevention
Mental health legislation (Mental Health Act)
National Mental Health Programme (NMHP)
Community mental health services

PART 9: NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMMES (Pages 684-771)

Chapter 13: Health Programmes in India

Disease Control Programmes

National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP/RNTCP)
National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) - Malaria, Dengue, Filaria, Kala-azar, JE, Chikungunya
National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP)
National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)
National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB)
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP)
National Programme for NCD Prevention and Control

Reproductive and Child Health

RCH Programme
RMNCH+A strategy
LaQshya programme
Poshan Abhiyan (National Nutrition Mission)

Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)

Vaccine preventable diseases
Cold chain management
Mission Indradhanush

Population Policy

National Population Policy 2000
Family Planning Programme

PART 10: HEALTH CARE OF THE COMMUNITY (Pages 772-854)

Chapter 14: Health Care and Services

Primary Health Care

Alma-Ata Declaration (1978)
Components of PHC
PHC in India: Sub-centre, PHC, CHC (IPHS norms)
Secondary and Tertiary care

National Rural Health Mission (NHM/NRHM)

Goals, objectives, components
ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist)
Village Health and Nutrition Days
Rogi Kalyan Samiti
Untied grants

Urban Health

Urban primary health centres
National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)

Health Manpower

Health workforce in India
Doctors, nurses, paramedics

Ayushman Bharat

Health and Wellness Centres (HWC)
PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)

Health Economics

Concepts of health economics
Health financing
National Health Expenditure
Health insurance

International Health

WHO - structure, functions, financing
UNICEF, World Bank, UNDP, UNFPA
International Health Regulations

PART 11: EPIDEMIOLOGY OF SPECIFIC DISEASES (Pages 855-943)

Chapter 15: Accidents and Violence

Epidemiology of accidents (Road traffic, domestic, industrial, drowning)
Prevention of accidents

Chapter 16: Disaster Management

Types of disasters (natural and man-made)
Disaster cycle (preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery)
Principles of disaster management
Disaster management in India (NDMA)
Mass casualty management

PART 12: HEALTH STATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODS (Pages 944-1027)

Chapter 17: Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Research

Biostatistics

Data, types of data (qualitative, quantitative)
Measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode)
Measures of dispersion (range, SD, variance, CV)
Normal distribution
Standard error
Confidence interval
Tests of significance:
- Chi-square test
- Student's t-test
- Z-test
- ANOVA (F-test)
- Non-parametric tests (Mann-Whitney, Wilcoxon)
Correlation and regression
Vital statistics

Research Methods

Study designs (observational vs experimental)
Sampling methods (random, stratified, systematic, cluster, multistage)
Sample size determination
Questionnaire design
Data collection and analysis
Report writing

Health Information System

Health management information system (HMIS)
Data vs information
Surveillance systems in India (IDSP, IHIP)

Quick Reference - Chapter Summary Table

Chapter	Topic	Pages
1	Concepts of Health and Disease	5-89
2	Epidemiology (General)	90-174
3	Communicable Diseases	175-257
4	Communicable Diseases (contd.)	258-345
5	Non-Communicable Diseases & Nutrition	346-424
6	Environment and Health	425-513
7	Demography and Family Planning	514-596
8	MCH, School Health, Geriatrics	597-683
9	National Health Programmes	684-771
10	Health Care Services / PHC / NHM	772-854
11	Accidents, Disasters, Mental Health	855-943
12	Biostatistics and Research Methods	944-1027

Note: Park's PSM is organized as an integrated text rather than strictly numbered chapters. The above represents the major sections and sub-topics as they appear across the 12 blocks of the 23rd/24th edition (ISBN: 9789382219163). Different editions may have slight variations in chapter numbering. The book covers community medicine comprehensively for MBBS, MD, and public health students.

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Park's PSM - Chapter-wise Topics with MPMSU PYQ Annotations & Marks Weightage

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🟠 MEDIUM PRIORITY - Asked 2 times in PYQs
🟡 ONCE ASKED - Asked once, but standard university topic
[10M] = Long Answer (10 marks) | [5M] = Short Answer (5 marks) | [2M] = Very Short/Definition (2 marks)
PYQ = Previously asked in MPMSU university exam (year noted where known)

CHAPTER 1: Concepts of Health and Disease

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Definition of Health (WHO)	🔴	[2M]/[5M]	PYQ: "Define health. What are dimensions of health?"
Dimensions of Health	🔴	[5M]	PYQ every alternate year
Natural History of Disease + Levels of Prevention	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Describe NHD with diagram. Discuss levels of prevention" - asked almost every year
Spectrum of Disease / Iceberg of Disease	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "What is iceberg phenomenon?"
Epidemiological Triad	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Agent-Host-Environment triad with examples"
Web of Causation	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Explain MacMahon's web of causation"
Indicators of Health (all types)	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Describe indicators of health. How do you compare two communities?"
Primordial Prevention	🟡	[2M]	PYQ: "Define primordial prevention with example"
Determinants of Health	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Describe social determinants of health"
Primary Health Care / Alma-Ata	🔴	[10M]/[5M]	PYQ: "Describe components of PHC" - repeated frequently
MDGs / SDGs	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Write about SDGs" (recent exams)
Levels of Prevention (Primordial/1°/2°/3°)	🔴	[5M]	Must-know for every exam

CHAPTER 2: Epidemiology - General

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Definition & Uses of Epidemiology	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Define epidemiology. What are its uses?"
Incidence vs Prevalence	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Differentiate incidence and prevalence with examples" - asked repeatedly
Attack Rate / Secondary Attack Rate	🟠	[2M]/[5M]	PYQ: "Define attack rate"
Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Describe IMR. What are causes of high IMR in India?"
Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR)	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Define MMR. Causes and prevention of maternal mortality"
Standardization of Rates (Direct/Indirect)	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "What is standardization? Explain methods"
DALYs / Burden of Disease	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "What are DALYs?" (recent papers)
Disability-Adjusted Life Years	🟡	[2M]	Short definition asked
Vital Statistics	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Describe vital statistics. Sources in India"

CHAPTER 3: Epidemiological Methods

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Types of Epidemiological Studies	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Classify epidemiological studies. Describe cohort study"
Case-Control Study	🔴	[10M]/[5M]	PYQ: "Describe case-control study with merits and demerits" - very frequent
Cohort Study	🔴	[10M]/[5M]	PYQ: "Compare cohort and case-control study" - asked almost every year
Relative Risk (RR)	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Define RR. Calculate with example"
Odds Ratio (OR)	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Define odds ratio. When is it used?"
Attributable Risk	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Define attributable risk. Difference from RR"
Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Describe RCT with phases of clinical trial"
Clinical Trial (Phases I-IV)	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Write about phases of clinical trial"
Screening - Principles & Criteria	🔴	[10M]/[5M]	PYQ: "What is mass screening? State Wilson & Jungner criteria"
Sensitivity & Specificity	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Define sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV" - very commonly asked
Bradford Hill Criteria (Causality)	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Discuss criteria for establishing causation" - asked in long answer
Bias in Epidemiology	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Types of bias in epidemiological studies"
Cross-sectional Study	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "What is cross-sectional study? Merits/demerits"
Investigation of an Epidemic	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Steps in investigation of an epidemic" - asked almost every year

CHAPTER 4: Communicable Diseases

General Principles

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Chain of Infection	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Describe chain of infection. Control measures at each link"
Modes of Transmission	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Classify modes of disease transmission with examples"
Herd Immunity	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Define herd immunity. Its role in disease control"
Carrier - Types & Control	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Who is a carrier? Types with examples. Control measures"
Immunity - Types & Immunizing Agents	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Types of immunity. Immunizing agents. UIP schedule"
Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Describe UIP/National Immunization Schedule" - asked EVERY year
Cold Chain	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "What is cold chain? Equipments. Factors affecting cold chain"
Quarantine vs Isolation	🟠	[2M]/[5M]	PYQ: "Differentiate quarantine and isolation"

Specific Diseases

Disease	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Tuberculosis	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of TB. RNTCP/NTEP. DOTS strategy" - asked every year
Malaria	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of malaria. National malaria control programme"
HIV/AIDS	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in India. NACP. Prevention of MTCT"
Poliomyelitis	🔴	[10M]/[5M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of polio. Pulse polio programme. Types of vaccines"
Cholera	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of cholera. Prevention and control"
Typhoid	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Widal test. Epidemiology of typhoid"
Measles	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of measles. Complications. Prevention"
Dengue	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of dengue fever. Prevention and control"
Leprosy	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of leprosy. NLEP. Classification. MDT"
Hepatitis B	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Hepatitis B - epidemiology, vaccine, prevention"
Rabies	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of rabies. Post-exposure prophylaxis"
Filariasis	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of filariasis. National programme"
Kala-azar	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Visceral leishmaniasis - epidemiology and control"
Japanese Encephalitis	🟡	[2M]/[5M]	PYQ: "JE - epidemiology and prevention"
Chickenpox	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of chickenpox. Differentiate from smallpox"
Plague	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of plague. Types. Control"
COVID-19	🟠	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "COVID-19 - epidemiology, prevention, vaccines" (recent papers 2020-2024)

CHAPTER 5: Non-Communicable Diseases

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Epidemiology of Hypertension	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of hypertension. Risk factors. Prevention"
Epidemiology of Coronary Heart Disease	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Risk factors of CHD. Primordial and primary prevention"
Epidemiology of Cancer (general)	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of cancer in India. Control measures. NCI"
Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Risk factors and prevention of DM"
Epidemiology of Road Traffic Accidents	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of RTAs in India. Prevention"
Blindness - Causes in India	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Causes of blindness in India. NPCB"
Suicide	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of suicide in India"
COPD / Smoking	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Health hazards of tobacco/smoking"

CHAPTER 6: Nutrition and Health

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) - Marasmus & Kwashiorkor	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Describe PEM. Differentiate marasmus and kwashiorkor. Management" - very frequent
Vitamin A Deficiency - Xerophthalmia	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of Vitamin A deficiency. National programme"
Iron Deficiency Anaemia	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Anaemia in India. NNACP. Prevention in pregnancy"
Iodine Deficiency Disorders	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "IDD - types, prevention. NIDDCP"
Nutritional Assessment Methods	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Methods of nutritional assessment of a community"
Anthropometric Measurements (BMI, MUAC, Gomez)	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "What is Gomez classification? MUAC"
Balanced Diet / RDA (ICMR)	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "What is balanced diet? ICMR recommendations"
Vitamin D Deficiency / Rickets	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Rickets - cause, clinical features, prevention"
Scurvy (Vitamin C deficiency)	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Describe scurvy"
Pellagra / Beriberi	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Pellagra - cause, features, treatment"
ICDS Programme	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Describe ICDS scheme - objectives, beneficiaries, services"
Nutritional Programmes in India	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Nutritional programmes in India" - comprehensive question
Fluorosis	🟡	[2M]/[5M]	PYQ: "Fluorosis - cause, effects, endemic areas"
Food Adulteration / FSSAI	🟡	[2M]	PYQ: "PFA Act. FSSAI"

CHAPTER 7: Environment and Health

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Water Purification Methods	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Describe purification of water for a town/village supply" - asked every 2 years
Chlorination of Water	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Methods of chlorination. Breakpoint chlorination"
Water Quality Standards / WHO	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Bacteriological examination of water"
Sewage Disposal / Treatment	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Methods of sewage disposal/treatment"
Solid Waste Management	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Municipal solid waste management"
Biomedical Waste Management	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "BMW Management Rules. Categories of biomedical waste" - asked frequently
Air Pollution - Health Effects	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Air pollutants. Health effects of air pollution. Control"
Noise Pollution	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Noise pollution - health effects, permissible limits, control"
Housing and Health / Overcrowding	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Healthy housing standards. Overcrowding index"
Ionizing Radiation	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Health effects of ionizing radiation. Safety measures"
Climate Change and Health	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Effect of climate change on health" (recent papers)
Occupational Diseases - Pneumoconioses	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Occupational lung diseases. Silicosis/Asbestosis/Byssinosis"
Lead Poisoning	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Lead poisoning - sources, effects, prevention"
Pesticide Poisoning	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Health hazards of pesticides"
ESI Act / Factories Act	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "ESI Act - benefits, eligibility"
Indoor Air Pollution	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Indoor air pollution in India - sources, health effects"

CHAPTER 8: Demography and Family Planning

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Demographic Cycle / Transition	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Describe demographic transition theory with diagram"
Fertility Rates (TFR, GFR, CBR, NRR)	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Define TFR, NRR. Significance in India"
Population Pyramid	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Population pyramid - types. Draw India's pyramid"
Family Planning Methods - All	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Describe methods of family planning. Compare effectiveness"
IUCD	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "IUCD - types, MOA, advantages, contraindications"
Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCP)	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "OCP - mechanism, contraindications, side effects"
Emergency Contraception	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Emergency contraception - methods and timing"
Vasectomy / No-Scalpel Vasectomy	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "NSV - procedure, advantages over conventional vasectomy"
Tubectomy / Laparoscopy	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Female sterilization methods"
Pearl Index	🟠	[2M]/[5M]	PYQ: "Pearl index. How to evaluate contraceptive method"
National Population Policy 2000	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Objectives of NPP 2000. Demographic goals"
Census of India	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Census - definition, utility, methods"
Sample Registration System (SRS)	🟡	[2M]	PYQ: "What is SRS?"
Unmet Need for Family Planning	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Unmet need - definition, significance"

CHAPTER 9: Maternal and Child Health (MCH)

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Antenatal Care (ANC)	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Objectives and components of antenatal care. Schedule" - asked repeatedly
Maternal Mortality Rate - Causes & Prevention	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Define MMR. Causes of maternal mortality in India. Prevention"
IMR - Causes & Prevention	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Causes of high IMR in India. How to reduce IMR?"
Breastfeeding / Ten Steps	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Advantages of breastfeeding. Ten steps to successful breastfeeding"
IMNCI (Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness)	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "IMNCI - objectives and components"
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "JSY - objectives, categories, cash incentive"
RCH Programme / RMNCH+A	🟠	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "RCH Programme - objectives and services"
High-Risk Pregnancy	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Define high-risk pregnancy. At-risk approach"
Perinatal Mortality Rate	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Define perinatal mortality. Causes in developing countries"
Growth Monitoring / Growth Chart	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Growth chart - how to use. Road to health"
Under-5 Mortality / U5MR	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Causes of U5MR. IMNCI role"
School Health Services	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Objectives of school health services"
JSSK (Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram)	🟡	[2M]/[5M]	PYQ: "JSSK - entitlements"
Health of Elderly / NPHCE	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Health problems of elderly. NPHCE"

CHAPTER 10: Mental Health

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Characteristics of Mental Health	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Characteristics of mentally healthy person"
Mental Health Act / Legislation	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Mental Health Act India"
National Mental Health Programme (NMHP)	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "NMHP - objectives and components"
Alcohol Dependence / Alcoholism	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of alcoholism. AUDIT. Prevention"
Drug Addiction / Substance Abuse	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Drug addiction - types, prevention"
Suicide Epidemiology	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of suicide. Prevention strategies"
Schizophrenia / Depression	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Epidemiology of schizophrenia"

CHAPTER 11: National Health Programmes

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
NTEP / RNTCP (TB Programme)	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "RNTCP - objectives, DOTS strategy. MDR-TB management"
National Malaria Control Programme	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "National programme for malaria control. API, SPR"
NACP (AIDS Control Programme)	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "NACP - phases, objectives, ICTC, PPTCT"
NLEP (Leprosy Eradication Programme)	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "NLEP - objectives, MDT. Elimination of leprosy"
NVBDCP	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "NVBDCP - diseases covered, objectives"
Mission Indradhanush	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Mission Indradhanush - objectives, phases"
Ayushman Bharat	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Ayushman Bharat - HWC and PM-JAY" (recent papers)
National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB)	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "NPCB - objectives, cataract surgery target"
IDSP (Integrated Disease Surveillance)	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "IDSP - structure and function"
Poshan Abhiyan / ICDS	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Poshan Abhiyan - objectives, targets"

CHAPTER 12: Health Care Services

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Primary Health Centre (PHC) - Structure & Functions	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Functions of PHC. IPHS norms. Role of MO-PHC" - asked almost every year
Sub-centre	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Sub-centre - staffing, functions"
Community Health Centre (CHC)	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "CHC - services offered, IPHS norms"
ASHA	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Role of ASHA. Selection criteria. JSSK role" - frequently asked
NHM / NRHM	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "NHM - objectives, components, ASHA, Rogi Kalyan Samiti"
Bhore Committee	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Bhore Committee - year, recommendations"
Mudaliar Committee	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Mudaliar Committee recommendations"
Shrivastav Committee	🟡	[2M]/[5M]	PYQ: "Community Health Volunteers - Shrivastav report"
WHO - Structure & Functions	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "WHO - functions, structure, financing"
Health for All / Alma-Ata Declaration	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Alma-Ata Declaration 1978. Components of PHC"
National Health Policy	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "National Health Policy 2017 - salient features"
Health Economics	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Cost-benefit vs cost-effectiveness analysis"
Panchayati Raj and Health	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Role of Panchayati Raj in health delivery"

CHAPTER 13: Disaster Management

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Definition of Disaster - Types	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Types of disasters. Natural vs man-made"
Disaster Cycle	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "Describe disaster management cycle with diagram"
Triage	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Triage - definition, methods, colour coding" - asked frequently
NDMA	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "National Disaster Management Authority - role"
Mass Casualty Management	🟡	[5M]	PYQ: "Mass casualty - field triage, hospital response"

CHAPTER 14: Biostatistics & Research Methods

Topic	Priority	Marks	PYQ Notes
Types of Data (Qualitative/Quantitative)	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Types of data with examples"
Mean, Median, Mode	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Measures of central tendency - calculate from data" - numerical asked
Standard Deviation / Variance	🔴	[5M]	PYQ: "Define SD. Calculate SD from given data"
Normal Distribution	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Normal distribution. Properties"
Chi-square Test	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "What is chi-square test? When is it used? Calculate" - very frequent
Student's t-test	🔴	[5M]/[10M]	PYQ: "t-test - types, uses. Paired vs unpaired"
Standard Error / Confidence Interval	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Define standard error. 95% confidence interval"
Sampling Methods	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Types of sampling methods with advantages and disadvantages"
Sample Size Determination	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "How do you determine sample size for a study?"
Correlation & Regression	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Pearson's correlation coefficient. Uses"
Health Education - Methods	🔴	[10M]	PYQ: "Health education - principles, methods, aids"
Communication in Health	🟠	[5M]	PYQ: "Health communication process. Barriers"

MPMSU EXAM PAPER STRUCTURE (Reference)

PSM is typically in Pre-Final (3rd Professional) MBBS

Section	Type	Marks
Section A	2 Long Answer Questions	10 + 10 = 20 marks
Section B	4 Short Answer Questions	5 × 4 = 20 marks
Section C	10 Very Short/Definition	2 × 10 = 20 marks
Total		~100 marks

Park's PSM - Chapter-wise Topics Annotated with ACTUAL MPMSU PYQs (2019-2025)

Legend

🔴 VERY HIGH - Asked 4+ times across years
🟠 HIGH - Asked 2-3 times
🟡 MODERATE - Asked once
[LAQ] = Long Answer (10-20 marks) | [BAQ] = Brief Answer (5 marks) | [SAQ] = Short Answer (2 marks)
✅ = Exact question from PYQ (with year)

PAPER 1 TOPICS

CHAPTER 1: Concepts of Health and Disease

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
Natural History of Disease + Levels of Prevention	🔴	LAQ/BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2020 Nov LAQ: "Describe NHD with levels of prevention" ✅ 2019 Mar LAQ: "Describe different levels of prevention and modes of intervention" ✅ 2019 Jun LAQ: "Enumerate levels, prevention and modes of intervention in each level of DM" ✅ 2022 LAQ: "Discuss levels of prevention giving an example of each" ✅ 2025 Paper2 BAQ: "Describe various levels of prevention with suitable examples"
Iceberg Phenomenon	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2023 Supply SAQ: "Iceberg phenomenon of disease"
Dimensions of Health	🟡	BAQ	✅ 2025 P2 SAQ: "Vocational Dimension of Health"
Determinants of Health	🟡	BAQ	✅ 2023 Supply BAQ: "Determinants of health"
PQLI / Physical Quality of Life Index	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2019 Jun SAQ: "PQLI" ✅ 2020 Nov SAQ: "PQLI" ✅ 2021 SAQ: "Physical Quality of Life Index"
DALY	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2019 Mar SAQ: "DALY" ✅ 2021 SAQ: "DALY" ✅ 2024 Supply SAQ: "DALY and QALY"
Health Promotion	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2023 Main SAQ: "Health Promotion"
Epidemiological Transition	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2023 Main SAQ: "Epidemiological Transition and Health Gap"
SDGs / Health-related SDGs	🟠	BAQ	✅ 2024 Supply BAQ: "Explain health related SDGs, indicators and targets" ✅ 2024 Main BAQ: same question repeated
Primary Health Care / Alma-Ata	🔴	BAQ/SAQ/LAQ	✅ 2025 Supply BAQ: "Definition and Principles of PHC" ✅ 2024 Supply BAQ: "Principles of PHC with examples. Elements of PHC" ✅ 2021 Supply LAQ: "Define Community Diagnosis. Describe Principles of PHC" ✅ 2019 Mar BAQ repeated SAQ: "Principles of PHC" ✅ 2024 Main SAQ: "Principle of PHC"

CHAPTER 2: Epidemiology - General

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
Definition & Uses of Epidemiology	🟠	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2025 Supply LAQ: "Define Epidemiology (4 marks)" ✅ 2025 Main BAQ: "Define epidemiology. Steps in investigating an epidemic"
Incidence and Prevalence	🔴	SAQ	✅ 2022 SAQ: "Incidence and Prevalence" ✅ 2020 Mar SAQ: implied ✅ 2023 Supply SAQ: "Incidence and prevalence"
Secondary Attack Rate	🔴	SAQ	✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Define Secondary attack rate" ✅ 2025 Supply SAQ: "Secondary Attack Rate" ✅ 2022 SAQ: "Differentiate between Primary Case, Index case and Secondary case"
Primary Case vs Index Case	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2022 SAQ: "Differentiate Primary Case, Index Case and Secondary Case" ✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Differentiate between Primary case and Index"
Mortality Indicators (IMR, MMR etc.)	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2021 BAQ: "Write in brief about Mortality Indicators" ✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Measurements of morbidity in health care"
Herd Immunity	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2019 Mar SAQ: "Herd Immunity" ✅ 2019 Jun SAQ: "Herd Immunity"
Endemic vs Epidemic	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2023 Supply SAQ: "Differentiate between endemic and epidemic"
Eradication vs Elimination	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2023 Supply SAQ: "Differentiate between eradication & elimination of disease"
Types of Epidemic	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2021 BAQ: "Types of epidemic" ✅ 2019 Jun LAQ: "What are the different types of epidemic?"
R₀ (Basic Reproduction Number)	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2021 SAQ: "R(0) naught factor"
Relative Risk	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2019 Mar SAQ: "Relative Risk"
Vital Statistics / Verbal Autopsy	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2025 P2 SAQ: "Verbal Autopsy"

CHAPTER 3: Epidemiological Methods

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
Cohort Study	🔴	LAQ	✅ 2020 Nov LAQ: "Elaborate steps in conducting cohort study" ✅ 2024 Main LAQ: "Coffee & pancreatic cancer - cohort study - steps, outcome measures, advantages" ✅ 2025 Main LAQ: "Smoking & lung cancer - cohort study - justify, steps, biases, outcome indicators" ✅ 2025 Main (21 batch) LAQ: "Alcohol & pancreatitis cohort study - steps, biases, measures of association" ✅ 2020 Mar SAQ: "Retrospective cohort study"
Case-Control Study	🔴	LAQ	✅ 2022 LAQ: "Classify observational studies. Steps of conducting Case Control Study" ✅ 2023 Supply LAQ: "Differentiate Case Control and Cohort Studies" ✅ 2025 Supply LAQ: "Define Epidemiology. Classify study designs. Discuss Case Control study. Types of biases"
Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)	🔴	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2021 LAQ: "Describe types of epidemiological studies. Explain steps of RCT" ✅ 2023 Supply LAQ: "Write about RCTs" ✅ 2019 Mar BAQ: "Randomized Control Trials" ✅ 2024 Supply BAQ: "Steps in RCT with examples"
Types of Epidemiological Study Designs	🔴	LAQ	✅ 2022 LAQ: "Classify different types of observational studies" ✅ 2023 Supply LAQ: "Classify different types of epidemiological studies" ✅ 2025 Supply LAQ part b
Biases in Epidemiological Studies	🟠	LAQ/SAQ	✅ 2025 Main LAQ: "Discuss biases in cohort study" ✅ 2025 Main (21) LAQ: "Potential biases and confounders" ✅ 2025 P2 SAQ: "Berkesonian Bias"
Screening	🔴	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2021 SAQ: "Screening" ✅ 2023 Supply BAQ: "Criteria for Screening of Disease" ✅ 2025 Supply BAQ: "Define Screening and write its Uses" ✅ 2023 Main BAQ: "Screening and Its Types and Uses" ✅ 2019 Mar BAQ: "Difference between Screening & Diagnostic Tests" ✅ 2019 Jun BAQ: "Differentiate between screening and diagnostic test" ✅ 2022 BAQ: "Sensitivity and Specificity of a test" ✅ 2020 Mar SAQ: "Sensitivity and specificity of a screening test" ✅ 2024 Supply SAQ: "Lead time and lead time bias"
Sampling Methods	🔴	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2025 Main BAQ: "Probability sampling techniques used in medical statistics" ✅ 2024 Supply BAQ: "What is sampling? Different methods of sampling" ✅ 2022 SAQ: "What is stratified random sampling" ✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Systematic Random Sampling" ✅ PICOT criteria: ✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "PICOT criteria of Research"
Investigation of an Epidemic	🔴	LAQ/BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2019 Mar LAQ: "What is epidemic? Elaborate steps of investigation" ✅ 2019 Jun LAQ: "How will you investigate an epidemic of fever in a block?" ✅ 2020 Mar LAQ: "Steps in investigation of epidemic of typhoid in a village" ✅ 2023 Main LAQ: "Key steps involved in epidemic investigation of hostel outbreak" ✅ 2023 Supply LAQ: "How to investigate this outbreak?" ✅ 2024 Supply SAQ: "Steps of epidemic investigation" ✅ 2025 Main BAQ: "Steps in investigating an epidemic"
Bradford Hill Criteria	🟡	implied	Covered under causation/cohort LAQs
Sensitivity / Specificity / Validity	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2022 BAQ: "Sensitivity and Specificity" ✅ 2020 Mar SAQ: "Sensitivity and specificity" ✅ 2024 Supply SAQ: "Difference between validity and reliability"
Community Diagnosis	🟠	SAQ/LAQ	✅ 2024 Main SAQ: "What is Community diagnosis and its utility?" ✅ 2021 P2 LAQ: "Define Community Diagnosis" ✅ 2024 P2 SAQ: "What is Community diagnosis?" ✅ 2020 Mar SAQ: "Community Diagnosis"
Surveillance	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Explain any two types of surveillance" ✅ 2023 Main BAQ: "Explain monitoring and surveillance with example"

CHAPTER 4: Communicable Diseases - General Principles

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
Modes of Transmission	🔴	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2022 LAQ: "Describe various modes of transmission of communicable diseases"
Types of Carrier	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2020 Nov SAQ: "Types of carrier"
Quarantine vs Isolation	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2021 SAQ: "Quarantine" ✅ 2020 Mar SAQ: "Differentiate isolation and quarantine"
Universal Immunization Programme / Cold Chain	🔴	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2025 Supply SAQ: "Cold Chain System" ✅ 2023 Supply SAQ: "Covid Vaccine" ✅ 2024 Supply SAQ: "Equipment used for cold chain" ✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Open Vial Policy under National Immunization Programme" ✅ 2022 BAQ: "Prevention measures/strategy for Measles elimination" ✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Adult BCG Vaccination"
AEFI (Adverse Events Following Immunization)	🟠	BAQ	✅ 2019 Mar BAQ: "Adverse Events Following Immunization" ✅ 2025 P2 BAQ: "Categorization of AEFI"
Herd Immunity	🟠	SAQ	(repeated above)
Nosocomial Infections	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2021 SAQ: "Nosocomial infections"
Opportunistic Infections	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2021 SAQ: "Opportunistic infections"

SPECIFIC COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Disease	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
Tuberculosis / NTEP	🔴	LAQ/BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2020 Nov LAQ: "Write brief account on DOTS therapy" ✅ 2023 Main LAQ: "TB case - diagnosis, management, preventive therapy" ✅ 2025 Main BAQ: "Diagnostic algorithm and drug sensitive treatment under NTEP" ✅ 2024 Main BAQ: "Objectives, strategies and evaluation indicators of NTEP" ✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "TB preventive therapy, target population and treatment options" ✅ 2024 Main SAQ: "TB preventive therapy" ✅ 2019 Mar BAQ: "DOTS strategy under RNTCP" ✅ 2023 Supply BAQ: "Diagnostic algorithm of drug sensitive TB" ✅ 2025 Supply SAQ: "MDR-TB" (2023)
Rabies / Dog Bite	🔴	LAQ/SAQ	✅ 2025 Main LAQ: Full case - category of bite, management, pre-exposure prophylaxis, health education ✅ 2024 Main LAQ: Dog bite case - first aid, epidemiology, preventive strategies ✅ 2019 Jun BAQ: "Pre and Post Prophylaxis of Rabies vaccination" ✅ 2024 Supply SAQ: "Wound management of category III animal bite" ✅ 2022 SAQ: "Post exposure immunization in dog bite"
HIV/AIDS	🔴	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2025 Main LAQ (21): Full HIV case - test center, risk factors, PMTCT, PEP ✅ 2023 Main SAQ: "Post exposure prophylaxis regime in HIV/AIDS" ✅ 2025 Supply SAQ (P2): "Post Covid 19 management" (by extension)
Malaria	🔴	LAQ	✅ 2025 P2 Supply LAQ: Full malaria case (Raju migrant labourer) - diagnosis, national programme, surveillance indices, chemoprophylaxis ✅ 2020 Mar SAQ: "Annual Parasite Index (API)" ✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Chemoprophylaxis in Malaria"
Measles	🟠	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2024 Supply LAQ: Full measles case - diagnosis, epidemiological determinants, vaccine, MO response ✅ 2022 BAQ: "Prevention measures/strategy for Measles elimination" ✅ 2019 Jun SAQ: "MR Campaign"
Leprosy	🟠	LAQ	✅ 2024 Supply LAQ: "50yr male with hypopigmented patch - diagnosis, NLEP, investigations, treatment, deformities"
Dengue / DHF / DSS	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2025 Main BAQ: "Criteria for Clinical Diagnosis of Dengue fever, DHF and DSS" ✅ 2025 Supply SAQ: "Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF)"
Cholera / Foodborne Outbreak	🟠	LAQ	✅ 2023 Supply LAQ: "50 students fell sick after hostel food - investigate outbreak" ✅ 2023 Main LAQ: "40 students with abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea - investigate"
Viral Hepatitis	🟠	BAQ	✅ 2023 Main BAQ: "Enumerate types of viral hepatitis. Epidemiology and prevention of Hepatitis B"
Polio	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2021 SAQ: "R(0) naught" (polio context) ✅ 2025 P2 SAQ: "Polio end game strategy"
Tetanus Prevention	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Recommendation for Prevention of Tetanus after Injury"
Integrated Vector Control	🟠	BAQ	✅ 2025 Supply BAQ: "Discuss Integrated Vector Control method" ✅ 2019 Jun BAQ: "Discuss Integrated Vector Management" ✅ 2024 P2 SAQ: "Integrated vector management for vector borne diseases"
Chikungunya	🟡	LAQ	✅ 2020 Mar LAQ: "Epidemiology and control measures for Chikungunya fever"
COVID-19	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2023 Main SAQ: "Covid Vaccine" ✅ 2023 Main SAQ: "Post Covid 19 management protocol"
STD / Syndromic Approach	🟠	BAQ	✅ 2022 BAQ: "What is syndromic approach in STDs" ✅ 2019 Jun BAQ: "Syndromic approach in STD" ✅ 2021 P2 SAQ: "Syndromic approach in control of STIs/RTIs"

CHAPTER 5: Non-Communicable Diseases

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
Lifestyle Diseases - Risk Factors & Prevention	🔴	LAQ	✅ 2025 Supply LAQ: "Enumerate lifestyle diseases. Risk factors. Prevention strategies. National programme"
Hypertension	🔴	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2023 Supply BAQ: "Modes of intervention for 65yr old BP>150/100" ✅ 2020 Nov SAQ: "Risk factors of hypertension" ✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Modifiable Risk factors of Hypertension" ✅ 2019 Mar SAQ: "Rule of Halves in hypertension" ✅ 2019 Jun SAQ: "Rule of Halves in hypertension" ✅ 2024 Supply SAQ: "Rule of halves in hypertension"
Cancer	🔴	LAQ/BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2020 Mar LAQ: "Cancer pattern in India. Epidemiology of oral cancer" ✅ 2022 SAQ: "Write early signs of cancer" ✅ 2023 Main SAQ: "Early warning signs of cancer" ✅ 2025 Supply SAQ: "Warning Signals of Cancer" ✅ 2025 Main BAQ: "Warning signs of cancer. Epidemiology, prevention and control of breast cancer" ✅ 2025 P2 SAQ: "Cancer Registry"
NCD Risk Factors	🔴	LAQ/SAQ	✅ 2019 Mar LAQ: "Describe Risk factors for Non-communicable diseases" ✅ 2019 Jun LAQ: "Risk factors of coronary heart disease. Preventive strategies" ✅ 2022 LAQ: "List NCDs & common preventive measures" ✅ 2024 Main SAQ: "Modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for NCD"
Diabetes Mellitus	🟠	LAQ	✅ 2021 LAQ: "Describe in detail risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus" ✅ 2019 Jun LAQ: "Levels, prevention and modes of intervention in DM"
Obesity	🟠	BAQ	✅ 2023 Supply BAQ: "Discuss adverse effects of obesity"
Health problems of Tribals	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2023 Main BAQ: "Burden of disease in tribal community" ✅ 2025 Supply BAQ: "Various health problems in Tribal community" ✅ 2024 Main SAQ: "Health problems of tribal population in India" ✅ 2025 Main BAQ: "Enumerate five common NCDs among Tribals"
Accidents	🟡	BAQ	✅ 2023 Main BAQ: "Define Accidents. Types. How will you prevent them" ✅ 2019 Jun LAQ: "Risk factors of CHD"
Lung Cancer	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2021 SAQ: "Risk factors of lung cancer"
Glycaemic Index	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2024 P2 SAQ: "Glycaemic Index"

PAPER 2 TOPICS

CHAPTER 6: Nutrition and Health

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
PEM - Marasmus & Kwashiorkor	🔴	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2020 Nov LAQ: "Protein Energy Malnutrition" ✅ 2023 Main BAQ: "Differentiate between Marasmus & Kwashiorkor"
Nutritional Assessment	🔴	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2022 P2 LAQ: "Describe various methods used for Assessment of Nutritional Status" ✅ 2023 Supply BAQ: "Assessment of Nutritional Status"
Vitamin A Deficiency / Xerophthalmia	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2025 P2 Supply BAQ: "Describe National Vitamin A Prophylaxis Program" ✅ 2023 Supply SAQ: "Vitamin A deficiency disorders" ✅ 2024 Supply SAQ: "Signs of Xerophthalmia" ✅ 2022 P2 SAQ: "Prevention of Vitamin A deficiency disorders in children"
IDD / Iodine Deficiency	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2023 P2 Supply SAQ: "IDD" ✅ 2024 P2 BAQ: "Spectrum of IDD. Prevention by community measures" ✅ 2020 Nov SAQ: "IDD"
Iron Deficiency / Anaemia in Pregnancy	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2024 Supply SAQ: "Iron folic acid supplementation in pregnancy" ✅ 2022 P2 SAQ: "Iron folic acid supplementation in pregnancy" ✅ 2020 Mar BAQ: "National anaemia Prophylaxis Program"
ICDS Scheme	🟠	SAQ/LAQ	✅ 2021 P2 LAQ: "Define Malnutrition. Describe Salient features of ICDS scheme" ✅ 2022 P2 SAQ: "Package of services provided through ICDS Scheme"
Low Birth Weight	🟠	SAQ/BAQ	✅ 2020 Nov SAQ: "Low Birth weight" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) BAQ: "What is LBW babies? Classification. Measures to prevent LBW"
Malnutrition / Stunting / Wasting	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2023 Main P2 SAQ: "Differentiate between stunting & wasting"
GOBI / GOBIFFF	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2024 Supply P2 SAQ: "GOBI (GOBIFFF)" ✅ 2023 Main P2 SAQ: "What is GOBI-FFF?"
Balanced Diet	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2019 P2 SAQ: "Define balanced diet" ✅ 2020 Nov SAQ: "Balanced diet"
Fluorosis	🟠	SAQ/BAQ	✅ 2020 Nov P2 SAQ: "Endemic Fluorosis" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) SAQ: "Health effects of excess fluoride in drinking water and preventive measures"
Lathyrism / Neurolathyrism	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2020 Nov P2 SAQ: "Lathyrism" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) SAQ: "Neurolathyrism"
Nutritional programmes in India	🟡	BAQ	✅ 2025 P2 Supply BAQ: "Enumerate various national programs in India"
Kangaroo Mother Care	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2020 Nov SAQ: "Kangaroo Mother Care" ✅ 2024 P2 SAQ: "Kangaroo Mother Care"
Food fortification	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2021 P2 SAQ: "Food fortification"

CHAPTER 7: Environment and Health

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
Air Pollution	🔴	LAQ	✅ 2020 Mar LAQ: "Harmful effects of air pollution. Sources. Control measures" ✅ 2021 SAQ: "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (air pollutant) and hazards" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) SAQ: "Health effects of indoor air pollutants"
Water Purification	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2025 P2 Supply BAQ: "Purification of water on small scale" ✅ 2020 Nov SAQ: "Chlorination of water" ✅ 2021 SAQ: "Breakpoint chlorination" ✅ 2024 P2 SAQ: "Chlorine demand. How is it calculated?" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) SAQ: "Breakpoint chlorination"
Water Quality Surveillance	🟡	LAQ	✅ 2019 Jun LAQ: "Surveillance of drinking water quality in the neighbouring community"
Rapid vs Slow Sand Filter	🟡	BAQ	✅ 2023 Main P2 BAQ: "Differentiate between Rapid & Slow sand filter"
Biomedical Waste Management	🔴	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2021 P2 SAQ: "Colour coding of biomedical waste" ✅ 2023 Main P2 BAQ: "Tabulate categories of Bio Medical Waste" ✅ 2024 Supply P2 SAQ: "Enumerate Biomedical Waste categories" ✅ 2024 Main P2 BAQ: "Write in tabulated form BMW management categories and treatment" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) SAQ: "Standards of Deep Burial in BMW Management" ✅ 2025 P2 Supply SAQ: "Health hazards due to healthcare waste"
Solid Waste / Sanitation	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2025 P2 (21) BAQ: "Solid waste management in urban and rural areas" ✅ 2025 P2 Supply SAQ: "Sanitation barrier" ✅ 2020 Mar SAQ: "Soakage pit"
Overcrowding	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2023 Supply P2 BAQ: "Overcrowding and its Health Hazards" ✅ 2024 Supply P2 SAQ: "Adverse effects of overcrowding" ✅ 2023 Main P2 SAQ: "Adverse effects of overcrowding" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) SAQ: "Overcrowding"
Noise Pollution	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2025 P2 Supply SAQ: "Non-auditory effects of Noise pollution"
Occupational Diseases / Pneumoconiosis	🔴	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2020 Nov P2 LAQ: "Describe Pneumoconiosis" ✅ 2023 Supply P2 LAQ: "Classify occupational diseases. Describe Pneumoconiosis" ✅ 2024 Main P2 LAQ: "Stone crushing factory worker case - silicosis dx, differential, prevention, welfare schemes" ✅ 2025 P2 Main LAQ: Same silicosis case repeated ✅ 2023 Main P2 BAQ: "45yr coal miner - breathlessness - health measures" ✅ 2022 P2 BAQ: "Prevention of occupational cancers" ✅ 2019 P2 Jun LAQ: "Types of occupational hazards. Medical measures to prevent occupational diseases"
ESI Act	🟠	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2019 P2 Mar LAQ: "E.S.I. Act" ✅ 2024 Supply P2 BAQ: "ESI act 1948 - benefits to employees" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) BAQ: "Employee State Insurance Act. How helpful for Industry workers?"
Ergonomics	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2019 P2 Jun SAQ: "Ergonomics" ✅ 2021 P2 SAQ: "Ergonomics" ✅ 2024 P2 SAQ: "Ergonomics"
Agricultural Workers Health	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2019 P2 Mar SAQ: "Health hazards of Agriculture workers"
Radiation	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2019 P2 SAQ: "Somatic effects of radiation"
Indoor Air Pollution	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2025 P2 (21) SAQ: "Health effects of indoor air pollutants"

CHAPTER 8: Demography and Family Planning

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
Demographic Cycle / Transition	🔴	LAQ/BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2022 P2 LAQ: "Define population explosion. Demographic trends in India. Control measures" ✅ 2023 Main P2 LAQ: "Describe demographic cycle. Fertility indicators" ✅ 2023 Supply P2 BAQ: "Demographic Cycle" ✅ 2020 Nov P2 SAQ: "Demographic Cycle" ✅ 2021 P2 SAQ: "Demographic cycle" ✅ 2024 P2 SAQ: "Stages of demographic cycle"
Fertility Indicators	🔴	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2019 P2 Mar LAQ: "Enumerate and describe various fertility indicators" ✅ 2023 Main P2 LAQ: "Describe demographic cycle. Fertility indicators" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) BAQ: "Discuss fertility indicators. What do you mean by NRR=1" ✅ 2024 Supply P2 SAQ: "Enumerate fertility indicators" ✅ 2025 P2 Supply SAQ: "Enumerate fertility related indicators"
Net Reproduction Rate (NRR)	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2020 Nov P2 SAQ: "Net reproduction rate" ✅ 2023 Main P2 LAQ part: "Net Reproduction rate"
Dependency Ratio	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2023 Supply P2 SAQ: "Dependency ratio" ✅ 2024 P2 SAQ: "Stages of demographic cycle" ✅ 2025 P2 Supply SAQ: "Define Dependency ratio"
Contraception / Family Planning	🔴	LAQ	✅ 2024 Supply P2 LAQ: "Woman wants contraception immediately after birth + breastfeeding - suggest method, counseling, side effects, contraindications" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) LAQ: "Family planning methods recommended after delivery" ✅ 2021 P2 BAQ: "Classify hormonal contraceptives. MOA and contraindications of combined OCP" ✅ 2023 Main P2 SAQ: "Post coital contraception" ✅ 2019 P2 Jun BAQ: "Emergency Contraception" ✅ 2019 P2 Jun SAQ: "What contraceptives can be advised to a postpartum mother?"
Pearl Index	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2025 P2 SAQ: "Pearl Index"
Sex Ratio	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2019 P2 Jun SAQ: "Enumerate social causes of declining sex ratio"
Eligible Couple	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2019 P2 Jun SAQ: "Define Eligible Couple"
HPV Vaccination	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2025 P2 Supply SAQ: "Eligibility for HPV vaccination"

CHAPTER 9: Maternal and Child Health

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
MMR - Causes & Prevention	🔴	LAQ	✅ 2022 P2 LAQ: "Causes of maternal mortality in India. Preventive and control measures" ✅ 2023 Supply P2 LAQ: "Define MMR. Determinants. Preventive and social measures" ✅ 2024 Main P2 LAQ: "Calculate MMR. Causes. Strategies. National programmes" ✅ 2025 P2 Supply LAQ: "PHC with high MMR - MCH indicators, causes, preventive measures, national programmes" ✅ 2020 Mar P2 LAQ: "Determinants of maternal mortality. Prevention and control" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) BAQ: "Define MMR. Major causes of maternal mortality in India"
MMR vs Maternal Mortality Ratio	🔴	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2025 P2 Main LAQ: "Difference between MMR and maternal mortality ratio. RCH components and strategies" ✅ 2024 Supply P2 LAQ: Same question repeated
IMR - Causes & Prevention	🔴	LAQ	✅ 2021 P2 LAQ: "Define IMR. Factors affecting IMR and preventive measures" ✅ 2023 Main P2 LAQ: "Define IMR. Describe causes and measures to prevent IMR"
Antenatal Care (ANC)	🔴	BAQ/SAQ/LAQ	✅ 2020 Nov P2 SAQ: "Antenatal care" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) BAQ: "Write in brief about Antenatal care of pregnant women" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) LAQ: "25yr tribal woman ANC case - RMNCAH+N services, high-risk pregnancy, nutrition counseling, family planning, rural awareness"
RCH Programme / RMNCH+A	🔴	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2025 P2 Main LAQ: "Components and strategies under RCH program. Services to pregnant women and lactating mothers" ✅ 2024 Supply P2 LAQ: Same question ✅ 2019 P2 Mar LAQ: "RMNCH+A"
High Risk Pregnancy	🟠	LAQ part	✅ 2025 P2 (21) LAQ: "Criteria for High-risk Pregnancy"
IMNCI	🔴	LAQ	✅ 2020 Nov LAQ P1: "Management of ARI according to IMNCI" ✅ 2021 LAQ P1: "Management of ARI according to IMNCI" ✅ 2021 P2 LAQ: "9-month baby with vomiting and diarrhea - IMNCI guidelines" ✅ 2025 P2 Supply BAQ: "5-month infant with sunken eyes - IMNCI assessment and management"
Breastfeeding	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2023 Supply P2 BAQ: "Advantage of Breast Feeding" ✅ 2020 Nov SAQ: "Define exclusive breast feeding"
Growth Chart	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2022 P2 SAQ: "Growth chart" ✅ 2021 P2 SAQ: "Growth chart" ✅ 2019 P2 Jun SAQ: "Growth Chart"
Danger Signs in Labour / Newborn	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2024 P2 BAQ: "Danger signs of sick newborn infant" ✅ 2025 P2 Supply SAQ: "Enumerate Danger signs during labour"
Newborn Care (HBNC)	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2022 P2 SAQ: "Home based newborn care (HBNC)"
Under-5 Clinic	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2024 Supply SAQ: "Under five clinic" ✅ 2019 P2 SAQ: "Under 5 clinics"
Low Osmolarity ORS	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2022 SAQ: "Low osmolarity ORS" ✅ 2024 P2 BAQ: "Role of each constituent of L-ORS" ✅ 2019 P2 SAQ: "Low Osmolality ORS"
School Health / Geriatrics	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Health Problems of Geriatric Population" ✅ 2025 Supply SAQ: "Enumerate important geriatric health problems" ✅ 2023 Main BAQ: "Health problems of Geriatric Population in India" ✅ 2022 P2 SAQ: "Health Problems of Geriatric Age Group" ✅ 2019 P2 Mar BAQ: "Health problems of Geriatrics" ✅ 2021 SAQ: "Enumerate important geriatric health problems"

CHAPTER 10: Mental Health

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
Alcohol / Alcoholism	🟠	BAQ	✅ 2023 Supply BAQ: "Adverse effects of alcohol dependence" ✅ 2023 Main P2 SAQ: "Hazards of alcoholism"
Drug Addiction / Dependence	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2023 Supply P2 SAQ: "Drug Dependence and Drug Addiction" ✅ 2021 P2 SAQ: "Drug addiction" ✅ 2022 P2 SAQ: "Drug addiction" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) SAQ: "Drug dependence" ✅ 2024 P2 SAQ: "Symptoms of drug addiction"
Warning Signs of Poor Mental Health	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2025 P2 SAQ: "Warning Signals of poor mental health"
Juvenile Delinquency	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2020 Nov P2 SAQ: "Juvenile Delinquency"

CHAPTER 11: National Health Programmes

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
NHM / NRHM	🔴	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2020 Nov P2 LAQ: "National Health Mission Programme" ✅ 2022 P2 BAQ: "Describe ASHA's role and responsibilities under NRHM" ✅ 2019 P2 Mar LAQ: "Health care delivery system in India and role of ASHA" ✅ 2025 P2 (21) BAQ: "ESI Act, how helpful for industry workers"
NCD National Programme	🟠	LAQ	✅ 2020 Mar P2 LAQ: "National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases and Stroke"
Nikshay / NTEP	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2025 P2 SAQ: "Nikshay Mitra" ✅ 2020 Nov SAQ: "NIKSHAY"
PM-JAY / Ayushman Bharat	🟠	BAQ	✅ 2019 P2 Mar BAQ: "PM-JAY (Ayushman Bharat)"
ARSH Clinic	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2020 Mar P2 SAQ: "ARSH Clinic"

CHAPTER 12: Health Care Services / Administration

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
PHC - Functions & Services	🔴	LAQ/SAQ	✅ 2019 P2 Jun LAQ: "Functions of PHC. Services provided by sub-centre" ✅ 2020 Mar P2 LAQ: "Health care services provided by PHC" ✅ 2020 Nov P2 SAQ: "Primary Health Centre" ✅ 2022 P2 SAQ: "Define Primary Health Care" ✅ 2021 P2 SAQ: "Community Diagnosis + Principles of PHC"
WHO	🔴	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2022 P2 BAQ: "Functions of WHO" ✅ 2023 Supply BAQ: "Discuss functions of WHO" ✅ 2024 Main SAQ: "What are works of WHO?" ✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Role of WHO in Global Health" ✅ 2024 P2 SAQ: "World Health Organization"
UNICEF	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2024 Supply P2 SAQ: "Describe UNICEF & its activity" ✅ 2021 P2 SAQ: "UNICEF" ✅ 2020 Nov P2 SAQ: "UNICEF"
Intersectoral Coordination	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Role of Intersectoral coordination in health care" ✅ 2019 P2 SAQ: "Intersectoral coordination"
Bhore / Health Committees	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2025 Supply BAQ: "Planning Cycle" (recurrent theme)
Planning Cycle	🔴	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2025 Supply BAQ: "Planning Cycle" ✅ 2024 Main BAQ: "Planning cycle for Health" ✅ 2022 P2 BAQ: "Planning Cycle" ✅ 2019 P2 Mar BAQ: "Planning Cycle" ✅ 2020 Mar P2 LAQ: "Steps of planning cycle"
PERT / CPM / Network Analysis	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2023 Main P2 SAQ: "Differentiate between PERT & CPM" ✅ 2021 P2 BAQ: "Describe PERT and CPM" ✅ 2022 P2 SAQ: "Critical Path Method" ✅ 2023 Main SAQ: "Network analysis method" ✅ 2024 Main SAQ: "Network analysis in program management" ✅ 2021 P2 Short: "Network analysis"
Sickness Absenteeism	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2025 P2 Supply SAQ: "Define Sickness absenteeism" ✅ 2024 P2 BAQ: "Sickness Absenteeism"
Social Security	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2023 P2 Supply SAQ: "Social Security" ✅ 2019 P2 SAQ: "Social Security"
Telemedicine	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2023 Main P2 SAQ: "Advantages of telemedicine"
Genetic Counselling	🟠	SAQ/BAQ	✅ 2024 Supply P2 SAQ: "Importance of genetic counseling" ✅ 2023 Main P2 SAQ: "Importance of Genetic counseling" ✅ 2019 P2 Mar BAQ: "Genetic Counselling"
MTP Act	🟡	LAQ	✅ 2020 Nov P2 LAQ: "MTP Act"

CHAPTER 13: Disaster Management

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
Triage	🔴	SAQ	✅ 2021 P2 SAQ: "Triage" ✅ 2020 Nov P2 SAQ: "Triage" ✅ 2024 Supply P2 BAQ: "Concept of triage in disaster management"
Disaster Cycle	🟠	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2024 P2 BAQ: "Define Disaster. Draw disaster cycle diagram" ✅ 2025 P2 Supply BAQ: "Principles of disaster management" ✅ 2023 Supply P2 SAQ: "Types of disasters"
Disaster Preparedness vs Mitigation	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2023 Main P2 SAQ: "Differentiate between Disaster Preparedness & Disaster mitigation"
Web of Causation for Accidents	🟡	BAQ	✅ 2024 Supply P2 BAQ: "Web of Causation for accidents"
Haddon Matrix	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2024 Main SAQ: "What is Haddon matrix?"

CHAPTER 14: Biostatistics & Health Education

Topic	Priority	Type	Actual PYQ Questions Asked
Measures of Central Tendency	🔴	BAQ/SAQ	✅ 2021 Supply SAQ: "Central Tendency" ✅ 2020 Mar SAQ: "Enlist measures of central tendency" ✅ 2023 Main SAQ: "Measures of central tendency" ✅ 2020 Nov SAQ: "Standard deviation"
Standard Deviation	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2021 SAQ: "Standard Deviation" ✅ 2020 Nov SAQ: "Standard deviation"
Normal Distribution Curve	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2025 P2 SAQ: "Normal Distribution Curve" ✅ 2024 Main SAQ: "Properties of Normal distribution curve" ✅ 2019 Jun SAQ: "Normal curve"
Health Education / Communication	🔴	LAQ/BAQ	✅ 2022 P2 LAQ: "Describe Mass Approach Methods used for Health Communication" ✅ 2024 Supply BAQ: "Methods used for Health Communication or Health education" ✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Importance of effective communication while dealing with patients" ✅ 2025 P2 Supply SAQ: "Methods of health communication" ✅ 2024 P2 SAQ: "Types of Communication" ✅ 2021 P2 SAQ: "Methods in health communication" ✅ 2020 Nov P2 SAQ: "Health Education vs Propaganda" ✅ 2025 P2 Main BAQ: "Differentiate between health education and propaganda"
Communication Barriers	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2021 Supply SAQ: "Communication Barrier" ✅ 2023 Supply P2 SAQ: "Barriers of Communication" ✅ 2023 Main P2 SAQ: "Barriers of communication" ✅ 2025 Main BAQ: "3 barriers to effective doctor-patient communication"
IEC vs BCC	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2019 P2 Mar SAQ: "Difference between IEC and BCC" ✅ 2025 P2 Supply SAQ: "Difference between IEC and BCC"
Focus Group Discussion	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2021 Supply SAQ: "Focus Group Discussion"
Health Belief Model	🟡	SAQ	✅ 2025 P2 (21) SAQ: "Health Belief Model"
Medical Ethics / Bioethics	🔴	BAQ	✅ 2025 Main BAQ: "Explain term 'medical ethics'. Four basic principles of medical ethics" ✅ 2024 Main BAQ: "Define Bioethics and explain various principles of Bioethics" ✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Principles of Medical Ethics" ✅ 2024 Main BAQ: Ethical scenario (HIV patient refusing wife's test)
Informed Consent	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2023 Main SAQ: "What is informed consent? How it will be administered?" ✅ 2024 Main SAQ: "What is informed consent?"
Cost-Benefit vs Cost-Effectiveness	🟠	SAQ	✅ 2025 Main SAQ: "Differentiate cost effective analysis and cost benefit analysis" ✅ 2019 Jun SAQ: "Cost benefit analysis" ✅ 2019 P2 SAQ: "Difference between cost effectiveness and cost benefit" ✅ 2024 Supply P2 BAQ: "Cost benefit analysis"
Emerging / Re-emerging Infections	🟡	BAQ	✅ 2025 P2 Main BAQ: "Emerging & Re-emerging Infections"

SUMMARY: TOP TOPICS BY FREQUENCY (Based on ACTUAL PYQs)

🔴 Asked 4+ Times (Must Prepare Thoroughly)

Rank	Topic	Times Asked	Paper
1	Cohort Study (design, steps, biases, measures of association)	6+	P1
2	Investigation of an Epidemic	6+	P1
3	Tuberculosis / NTEP / DOTS / Drug regimen	6+	P1
4	Maternal Mortality (MMR, causes, prevention)	6+	P2
5	Natural History of Disease + Levels of Prevention	5+	P1
6	Screening (criteria, sensitivity, specificity)	5+	P1
7	Rabies / Dog Bite (category, PEP, management)	4+	P1
8	PHC functions / Primary Health Care	4+	P2
9	Demographic Cycle / Fertility Indicators	4+	P2
10	Planning Cycle	4+	P2
11	Health Education / Communication Methods	4+	P2
12	Biomedical Waste Management (categories, colour coding)	4+	P2
13	Medical Ethics / Bioethics	4+	P1
14	RCT (types of studies / clinical trial)	4+	P1
15	NCD Risk Factors (lifestyle diseases)	4+	P1
16	IMR (causes, prevention)	4+	P2
17	IMNCI	4+	P1/P2
18	Cancer (warning signs, oral/breast cancer)	4+	P1
19	PERT/CPM/Network Analysis	4+	P2
20	Hypertension (risk factors, rule of halves)	4+	P1

All annotations above are based on exact questions extracted from actual MPMSU PYQ papers 2019-2025 (Paper 1 and Paper 2) as provided in the uploaded PDFs. Year and exam type (Main/Supply) are noted wherever specified in the source papers.

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MPMSU PSM - All Long Answer Questions (Priority-wise)

🔴 TIER 1 - MOST IMPORTANT (Asked 3+ times)

1. COHORT STUDY

Asked: 2020 Nov, 2024 Main, 2025 Main (22), 2025 Main (21), 2021 (types of epi studies)

2020 Nov: Elaborate steps in conducting cohort study
2024 Main: Coffee & pancreatic cancer - cohort study design, steps, outcome measures, advantages/disadvantages
2025 Main (22): Smoking & lung cancer - identify study design, steps, biases, outcome indicators
2025 Main (21): Alcohol & pancreatitis cohort - why cohort, steps, biases/confounders, measures of association

2. INVESTIGATION OF AN EPIDEMIC / OUTBREAK

Asked: 2019 Mar, 2019 Jun, 2020 Mar, 2023 Supply, 2023 Main, 2025 Main

2019 Mar: What is epidemic? Elaborate steps of investigation
2019 Jun: How will you investigate an epidemic of fever in a block?
2020 Mar: Steps in investigation of epidemic of typhoid in a village
2023 Supply: 50 students ill after hostel food - investigate outbreak, prevention & control
2023 Main: 40 students with abd. pain/vomiting/diarrhea - health team, steps, management
2025 Main BAQ: Define epidemiology + steps in investigating an epidemic

3. TUBERCULOSIS / NTEP

Asked: 2020 Nov, 2023 Main, 2024 Main BAQ, 2024 Supply BAQ, 2025 Main BAQ, 2025 Main (21)

2020 Nov: Write brief account on DOTS therapy
2023 Main: TB case (cough + weight loss + fever) - probable diagnosis, algorithm, drug sensitive management, preventive therapy for family
2024 Main BAQ: Objectives, strategies and evaluation indicators of NTEP
2024 Supply BAQ: Diagnostic algorithm and drug sensitive treatment under NTEP
2025 Main BAQ: Diagnostic algorithm and drug sensitive treatment under NTEP
2025 Main (21): Write standard treatment regimen for drug sensitive TB. Advantages of FDC

4. MATERNAL MORTALITY (MMR)

Asked: 2020 Mar, 2022 P2, 2023 Supply P2, 2024 Main P2, 2025 Supply P2, 2025 Main P2

2020 Mar P2: Determinants of maternal mortality + measures for prevention and control
2022 P2: Causes of MMR in India. Preventive and control measures
2023 Supply P2: Define MMR. Determinants. Preventive and social measures to lower MMR
2024 Main P2: Calculate MMR & IMR (given data). Causes. Strategies. National programmes
2025 Supply P2: PHC with high MMR - MCH indicators, causes, preventive measures, national programmes
2025 Main P2: Difference between MMR & maternal mortality ratio. RCH components, strategies, services to pregnant women & lactating mothers (also 2024 Supply P2 - exact same question)

5. LEVELS OF PREVENTION / NATURAL HISTORY OF DISEASE

Asked: 2019 Mar, 2019 Jun, 2020 Nov, 2022, 2025 Supply BAQ, 2025 P2 BAQ

2019 Mar: Describe different levels of prevention and modes of intervention with appropriate examples
2019 Jun: Enumerate levels, prevention and modes of intervention in each level of DM
2020 Nov: Describe natural history of disease with levels of prevention
2022: Discuss levels of prevention giving an example of each
2025 Supply BAQ: Discuss various levels of prevention and their modes of intervention
2025 P2 Main BAQ: Describe various levels of prevention with suitable examples

6. CASE-CONTROL STUDY

Asked: 2022, 2023 Supply, 2025 Supply

2022: Classify different types of observational studies. Discuss steps of conducting a Case Control Study
2023 Supply: Classify types of epidemiological studies. Write about RCTs. Differentiate Case Control and Cohort Studies
2025 Supply: Define Epidemiology. Classify study designs. Discuss case control study. Types of biases in case control study

7. RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL (RCT)

Asked: 2019 Mar BAQ, 2021, 2023 Supply, 2024 Supply BAQ

2019 Mar BAQ: Randomized Control Trials
2021: Describe types of epidemiological studies. Explain steps of Randomized Control Trial
2023 Supply: Write about Randomized Controlled Trials (part of LAQ)
2024 Supply BAQ: Describe the steps in RCT. Add a note on examples

8. RABIES / DOG BITE

Asked: 2019 Jun BAQ, 2024 Main, 2025 Main (22)

2019 Jun BAQ: Pre and Post Prophylaxis of Rabies vaccination
2024 Main: 26yr old bitten by street dog - disease you can't miss, first aid, epidemiological determinants, preventive strategies
2025 Main (22): Person bitten by street dog with bleeding, no previous vaccination - category of bite, management, pre-exposure prophylaxis, health education

9. HIV / AIDS

Asked: 2025 Main (21)

2025 Main (21): 35yr truck driver with fever, weight loss, diarrhea, oral ulcers, multiple unprotected sexual encounters - test advised & centre, major risk factors & clinical manifestations, PMTCT strategies & ethical considerations in counseling, PEP eligibility and regimen

(also covered as PEP SAQ in 2023 Main)

10. IMR - CAUSES & PREVENTION

Asked: 2021 P2, 2023 Main P2

2021 P2: Define IMR. Describe factors affecting IMR and appropriate preventive measures
2023 Main P2: Define IMR. Describe its causes and measures to prevent IMR

11. NCD / LIFESTYLE DISEASES

Asked: 2019 Mar, 2019 Jun, 2021, 2022, 2025 Supply

2019 Mar: Describe risk factors for Non-communicable diseases
2019 Jun: Risk factors of CHD. Discuss preventive strategies of CHD
2021: Describe in detail risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus
2022: List NCDs and describe common preventive measures
2025 Supply: Enumerate lifestyle diseases. Risk factors. Prevention strategies. National programme

12. PNEUMOCONIOSIS / OCCUPATIONAL LUNG DISEASE

Asked: 2020 Nov P2, 2023 Supply P2, 2024 Main P2, 2025 P2 Main

2020 Nov P2: Describe in brief Pneumoconiosis
2023 Supply P2: Classify occupational diseases. Describe in detail about Pneumoconiosis
2024 Main P2: 32yr stone crushing factory worker with cough & breathlessness - probable diagnosis, differential, prevention & control (same case repeated in 2025 P2 Main)
2025 P2 Main: Exact same stone crushing factory case as 2024 Main P2

13. PRIMARY HEALTH CARE / PHC FUNCTIONS

Asked: 2019 P2 Jun, 2020 Mar P2, 2021 P2 BAQ, 2024 Supply BAQ, 2025 Supply BAQ

2019 P2 Jun: Enumerate functions of PHC. Services provided by sub-centre
2020 Mar P2: Describe health care services provided by PHC
2021 P2: Define Community Diagnosis. Describe principles of PHC. Enlist elements of PHC
2024 Supply BAQ: Describe principles of PHC with examples. Enlist elements of PHC
2025 Supply BAQ: Definition and principles of PHC

14. ANTENATAL CARE / RCH / RMNCH+A

Asked: 2019 P2 Mar, 2024 Supply P2, 2025 P2 (21), 2025 P2 Main

2019 P2 Mar: RMNCH+A (full LAQ)
2024 Supply P2: Difference MMR vs maternal mortality ratio. Components & strategies under RCH. Services to pregnant women & lactating mothers (same as 2025 P2 Main)
2025 P2 (21): 25yr tribal woman for ANC - RMNCAH+N services, high-risk criteria, nutrition counseling, family planning after delivery, strategies to improve rural awareness

15. CONTRACEPTION / FAMILY PLANNING

Asked: 2022 P2, 2024 Supply P2, 2025 P2 (21)

2022 P2: Define population explosion. Demographic trends in India. Control measures
2024 Supply P2: Woman wants contraception immediately after birth + breastfeeding - suggest method, counseling strategy, side effects, contraindications
2025 P2 (21): Family planning methods recommended after delivery (part of ANC LAQ)

16. DEMOGRAPHIC CYCLE / FERTILITY INDICATORS

Asked: 2022 P2, 2019 P2 Mar, 2023 Main P2

2019 P2 Mar: Enumerate and describe various fertility indicators
2022 P2: Define population explosion. Demographic trends. Control measures
2023 Main P2: Describe demographic cycle. Various indicators to measure fertility. Net Reproduction Rate. Patna technique

🟠 TIER 2 - IMPORTANT (Asked 2 times)

17. AIR POLLUTION

2020 Mar: Harmful effects of air pollution. Sources. Measures to control it
2021 SAQ: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (by extension)

18. MEASLES (Case-based)

2024 Supply: 4yr child with maculopapular rash, Koplik's spots, unvaccinated - diagnosis, epidemiological determinants, vaccine & regime, MO response steps

19. LEPROSY (Case-based)

2024 Supply: 50yr male with hypopigmented patches, loss of sensation, thickened ulnar nerve - diagnosis, NLEP, investigations, treatment duration, deformities, organizations working for the disease

20. MALARIA (Case-based)

2025 P2 Supply: Raju migrant labourer with periodic fever, hepatosplenomegaly - provisional diagnosis, national programme objectives & strategies, surveillance indices, chemoprophylaxis

21. TYPES OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES (Classification)

2021: Describe types of epidemiological studies. Explain steps of RCT
2022: Classify types of observational studies. Steps of Case Control Study
2023 Supply: Classify different types. Write about RCT. Differentiate CC vs Cohort

22. NHM / NRHM

2020 Nov P2: National Health Mission Programme (full LAQ)
2022 P2 BAQ: ASHA's role and responsibilities under NRHM

23. NUTRITIONAL STATUS ASSESSMENT

2022 P2: Describe various methods used for Assessment of Nutritional Status
2023 Supply P2 BAQ: Assessment of Nutritional Status

24. IMNCI

2020 Nov: Management of ARI according to IMNCI
2021: Management of ARI according to IMNCI
2021 P2: 9-month baby with vomiting & diarrhea - manage using IMNCI guidelines
2025 P2 Supply BAQ: 5-month infant sunken eyes - IMNCI assessment & management

25. PROTEIN ENERGY MALNUTRITION

2020 Nov P2: Protein Energy Malnutrition (full LAQ)
2021 P2: Define Malnutrition. Salient features of ICDS scheme

26. HEALTH COMMUNICATION (MASS METHODS)

2022 P2: Describe in detail the Mass Approach Methods used for Health Communication
2024 Supply BAQ: Describe in detail various Methods used for Health Communication

27. SURVEILLANCE OF DRINKING WATER / WATER PURIFICATION

2019 Jun LAQ: Surveillance of drinking water quality in the neighbouring community
Multiple BAQ/SAQ on water purification

28. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - ANC CASE (Cement factory)

2025 P2 (21): 45yr cement factory worker with chronic cough & breathlessness - occupational lung disease, environmental pollutants, principles of occupational health, accidents prevention, communicable & NCDs in workers, ESI Act

29. CANCER

2020 Mar: Cancer pattern in India. Epidemiology of oral cancer with prevention & control
2025 Main BAQ: Warning signs of cancer. Epidemiology, prevention & control of breast cancer

🟡 TIER 3 - ASKED ONCE (Prepare if Time Permits)

30. MODES OF TRANSMISSION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

2022: Describe various modes of transmission of communicable diseases

31. TYPES OF FAMILY / FUNCTIONS

2021: Describe types of family and its function in health and disease

32. DIABETES MELLITUS RISK FACTORS

2021: Describe in detail risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus (covered in Tier 1 NCD)

33. CHIKUNGUNYA FEVER

2020 Mar: Enumerate vector borne diseases. Epidemiology and control measures for Chikungunya fever

34. MTP ACT

2020 Nov P2: MTP Act

35. ESI ACT

2019 P2 Mar: E.S.I. Act (full LAQ)

36. HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN INDIA + ROLE OF ASHA

2019 P2 Mar: Write about health care delivery system in India and describe role of ASHA

37. PLANNING CYCLE (FULL LAQ)

2020 Mar P2: Describe in brief steps of planning cycle

38. NCD NATIONAL PROGRAMME (NPCDCS)

2020 Mar P2: National Programme for Prevention & Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD & Stroke

39. VIRAL HEPATITIS

2023 Main BAQ: Types of viral hepatitis. Epidemiology & prevention of Hepatitis B

40. ACCIDENTS / PREVENTION

2023 Main BAQ: Define Accidents. Types. How will you prevent them?

41. FOOD OUTBREAK CASE (already covered under Epidemic Investigation)

Repeated as different scenario each year but same framework

QUICK REVISION TABLE

Priority	Topic	Paper	Times
🔴1	Cohort Study	P1	5x
🔴2	Epidemic Investigation	P1	6x
🔴3	TB / NTEP	P1	6x
🔴4	Maternal Mortality	P2	6x
🔴5	Levels of Prevention / NHD	P1	5x
🔴6	Case-Control Study	P1	3x
🔴7	RCT / Study Designs	P1	4x
🔴8	Rabies / Dog Bite	P1	3x
🔴9	NCD / Lifestyle Diseases	P1	4x
🔴10	Pneumoconiosis	P2	4x
🔴11	PHC / Primary Health Care	P2	4x
🔴12	ANC / RCH / RMNCH+A	P2	4x
🔴13	Contraception / FP	P2	3x
🔴14	Demographic Cycle / Fertility	P2	3x
🟠15	Measles (case)	P1	1x
🟠16	Leprosy (case)	P1	1x
🟠17	Malaria (case)	P2	1x
🟠18	HIV/AIDS (case)	P1	1x
🟠19	IMR	P2	2x
🟠20	NHM/NRHM	P2	2x
🟠21	Nutritional Assessment	P2	2x
🟠22	IMNCI	P1/P2	4x
🟠23	PEM / ICDS	P2	2x
🟠24	Health Communication	P2	2x
🟠25	Air Pollution	P1	1x

Now for short

Here's the complete list of all Short Answer Questions (SAQ/VSQ - 2 marks) from the actual MPMSU PYQs, priority-wise:

MPMSU PSM - All Short Answer Questions (Priority-wise)

🔴 TIER 1 - MOST IMPORTANT (Asked 3+ times)

1. SECONDARY ATTACK RATE

2025 Main (22) SAQ
2025 Supply (21) SAQ
2022 SAQ

2. PQLI (Physical Quality of Life Index)

2019 Mar SAQ
2019 Jun SAQ
2021 SAQ
2020 Nov SAQ

3. DALY / QALY

2019 Mar SAQ: "DALY"
2021 SAQ: "DALY"
2024 Supply SAQ: "DALY and QALY"

4. HERD IMMUNITY

2019 Mar SAQ
2019 Jun SAQ

5. INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE

2022 SAQ
2023 Supply SAQ
2020 Mar (implied)

6. PRIMARY CASE / INDEX CASE / SECONDARY CASE

2022 SAQ: "Differentiate Primary Case, Index Case and Secondary Case"
2025 Main SAQ: "Differentiate between Primary case and Index"

7. RISK FACTORS OF HYPERTENSION (Modifiable)

2019 Jun SAQ: "Modifiable risk factors of hypertension"
2020 Nov SAQ: "Risk factors of hypertension"
2025 Main SAQ: "Modifiable Risk factors of Hypertension"

8. RULE OF HALVES IN HYPERTENSION

2019 Mar SAQ
2019 Jun SAQ
2024 Supply SAQ

9. WARNING SIGNS / EARLY SIGNS OF CANCER

2022 SAQ
2023 Main SAQ
2025 Supply SAQ

10. STANDARD DEVIATION

2020 Nov SAQ
2021 SAQ
2025 Supply SAQ: "Central Tendency"

11. SCREENING (Definition)

2021 SAQ
2020 Mar SAQ: "Define Screening"
2024 Supply SAQ: "Lead time and lead time bias" (related)

12. HEALTH PROBLEMS OF GERIATRIC POPULATION

2021 Supply SAQ
2025 Main SAQ
2025 Supply SAQ
2023 Main BAQ (brief answer)
2022 P2 SAQ
2019 P2 Mar BAQ

13. NORMAL DISTRIBUTION CURVE

2019 Jun SAQ: "Normal curve"
2025 P2 SAQ
2024 Main SAQ: "Properties of Normal distribution curve"

14. COLD CHAIN SYSTEM

2021 Supply SAQ
2023 Supply P2 SAQ
2024 Supply SAQ: "Equipment used for cold chain"

15. MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY

2020 Mar SAQ
2023 Main SAQ
2021 Supply SAQ: "Central Tendency"

16. DEMOGRAPHIC CYCLE

2020 Nov P2 SAQ
2021 P2 SAQ
2023 Supply P2 BAQ
2024 P2 SAQ: "Stages of demographic cycle"

17. DEPENDENCY RATIO

2023 Supply P2 SAQ
2025 P2 Supply SAQ
2024 P2 SAQ (implied in demographic cycle)

18. TRIAGE

2020 Nov P2 SAQ
2021 P2 SAQ
2024 Supply P2 BAQ

19. DRUG ADDICTION / DEPENDENCE

2021 P2 SAQ
2022 P2 SAQ
2023 Main P2 SAQ: "Hazards of alcoholism"
2024 P2 SAQ: "Symptoms of drug addiction"
2025 P2 (21) SAQ: "Drug dependence"

20. GROWTH CHART

2019 P2 Jun SAQ
2021 P2 SAQ
2022 P2 SAQ

21. ERGONOMICS

2019 P2 Jun SAQ
2021 P2 SAQ
2024 P2 SAQ

22. TYPES OF COMMUNICATION / METHODS IN HEALTH COMMUNICATION

2021 P2 SAQ
2024 P2 SAQ: "Types of Communication"
2025 P2 Supply SAQ: "Methods of health communication"

23. IRON FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION IN PREGNANCY

2022 P2 SAQ
2024 Supply P2 SAQ

24. IEC vs BCC

2019 P2 Mar SAQ
2025 P2 Supply SAQ

25. BARRIERS OF COMMUNICATION

2023 Supply P2 SAQ
2023 Main P2 SAQ
2021 Supply SAQ: "Communication Barrier"

26. GOBI / GOBIFFF

2024 Supply P2 SAQ
2023 Main P2 SAQ

27. UNICEF

2020 Nov P2 SAQ
2021 P2 SAQ
2024 Supply P2 SAQ: "Describe UNICEF & its activity"

28. LOW BIRTH WEIGHT

2020 Nov P2 SAQ
2025 P2 (21) BAQ: "LBW babies - classification, measures to prevent"

29. NETWORK ANALYSIS / PERT / CPM

2021 P2 SAQ: "Network analysis"
2022 P2 SAQ: "Critical Path Method"
2023 Main P2 SAQ: "Differentiate PERT & CPM"
2024 Main SAQ: "Network analysis in program management"

30. SENSITIVITY AND SPECIFICITY

2020 Mar SAQ
2022 BAQ: "Sensitivity and Specificity of a test"

🟠 TIER 2 - IMPORTANT (Asked 2 times)

31. POST EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (Dog Bite / Rabies)

2019 Jun BAQ: "Pre and Post Prophylaxis of Rabies vaccination"
2022 SAQ: "Post exposure immunization in dog bite"
2024 Supply SAQ: "Wound management of category III animal bite"

32. TB PREVENTIVE THERAPY

2025 Main SAQ
2024 Main SAQ

33. MDR-TB

2023 Supply SAQ

34. OPEN VIAL POLICY

2025 Main SAQ

35. ADULT BCG VACCINATION

2025 Main SAQ

36. DENGUE / DHF

2025 Supply SAQ: "Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever"
2025 Main BAQ: "Criteria for Clinical Diagnosis of Dengue, DHF and DSS"

37. POST EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (HIV)

2023 Main SAQ: "PEP regime in HIV/AIDS"
2025 Main (21) LAQ part: PEP eligibility and regime

38. TYPES OF EPIDEMIC

2021 SAQ
2019 Jun LAQ part: "Different types of epidemic"

39. ENDEMIC vs EPIDEMIC

2023 Supply SAQ

40. ERADICATION vs ELIMINATION

2023 Supply SAQ

41. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL TRANSITION

2023 Main SAQ

42. RELATIVE RISK

2019 Mar SAQ

43. ICEBERG PHENOMENON

2023 Supply SAQ

44. R₀ (Basic Reproduction Number)

2021 SAQ

45. QUARANTINE (vs Isolation)

2021 SAQ
2020 Mar SAQ: "Differentiate isolation and quarantine"

46. TYPES OF CARRIER

2020 Nov SAQ

47. NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS

2021 SAQ

48. OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS

2021 SAQ

49. RISK FACTORS OF LUNG CANCER

2021 SAQ

50. COVID VACCINE

2023 Supply SAQ

51. POST COVID MANAGEMENT

2023 Main SAQ

52. INFORMED CONSENT

2023 Main SAQ
2024 Main SAQ

53. HEALTH PROMOTION

2023 Main SAQ

54. LOW OSMOLARITY ORS

2022 SAQ
2019 P2 Jun SAQ
2024 P2 BAQ: "Role of each constituent of L-ORS"

55. VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY / XEROPHTHALMIA

2023 Supply P2 SAQ
2024 Supply P2 SAQ: "Signs of Xerophthalmia"
2022 P2 SAQ: "Prevention of Vitamin A deficiency in children"

56. FLUOROSIS / ENDEMIC FLUOROSIS

2020 Nov P2 SAQ
2025 P2 (21) SAQ: "Health effects of excess fluoride + preventive measures"

57. OVERCROWDING

2023 Supply P2 BAQ
2023 Main P2 SAQ
2024 Supply P2 SAQ
2025 P2 (21) SAQ

58. BIOMEDICAL WASTE (Colour Coding / Categories)

2021 P2 SAQ: "Colour coding of BMW"
2024 Supply P2 SAQ: "Enumerate BMW categories"
2025 P2 (21) SAQ: "Standards of Deep Burial in BMW"

59. TYPES OF DISASTERS

2023 Supply P2 SAQ

60. SOCIAL SECURITY

2019 P2 Mar SAQ
2023 P2 Supply SAQ

61. KANGAROO MOTHER CARE

2020 Nov P2 SAQ
2024 P2 SAQ

62. DANGER SIGNS (Labour / Newborn)

2024 P2 BAQ: "Danger signs of sick newborn"
2025 P2 Supply SAQ: "Danger signs during labour"

63. FERTILITY INDICATORS

2024 Supply P2 SAQ
2025 P2 Supply SAQ

64. SICKNESS ABSENTEEISM

2024 P2 BAQ
2025 P2 Supply SAQ

65. COST-BENEFIT vs COST-EFFECTIVENESS

2019 Mar SAQ: (implied)
2019 Jun SAQ
2025 Main SAQ
2019 P2 SAQ: "Difference between cost effectiveness and cost benefit"

66. WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)

2024 Main SAQ
2025 Main SAQ: "Role of WHO in Global Health"
2024 P2 SAQ

67. COMMUNITY DIAGNOSIS

2024 Main SAQ
2024 P2 SAQ
2020 Mar SAQ

68. INTERSECTORAL COORDINATION

2019 P2 SAQ
2025 Main SAQ

69. NET REPRODUCTION RATE

2020 Nov P2 SAQ
2023 Main P2 LAQ part

70. BREAKPOINT CHLORINATION

2021 SAQ
2025 P2 (21) SAQ

71. SANITATION BARRIER

2020 Nov SAQ
2025 P2 Supply SAQ

72. CHEMOPROPHYLAXIS IN MALARIA

2025 Main SAQ
2025 P2 Supply LAQ part

73. HEALTH BELIEF MODEL

2025 P2 (21) SAQ

74. PEARL INDEX

2025 P2 SAQ

75. NIKSHAY MITRA

2025 P2 SAQ

76. POLIO ENDGAME STRATEGY

2025 P2 SAQ

77. CANCER REGISTRY

2025 P2 SAQ

78. VERBAL AUTOPSY

2025 P2 SAQ

79. BERKESONIAN BIAS

2025 P2 SAQ

🟡 TIER 3 - ASKED ONCE (Revise if Time Permits)

#	Topic	Year
80	Broca's Index / BMI	2020 Nov, 2019 P2
81	Emporiatrics	2019 Mar, 2019 P2
82	Eugenics / Euthenics	2019 Mar, 2021
83	Genetic Counselling	2019 P2 Mar BAQ, 2023 P2
84	Hardy-Weinberg Law	2020 Mar
85	Human Genome Project	2020 Nov
86	Green House Effect	2019 Mar
87	Annual Parasite Index (API)	2020 Nov
88	Residual Spraying	2020 Nov
89	MR Campaign	2019 Jun
90	Types of Disinfection	2020 Mar
91	Inactivated Polio Vaccine	2020 Mar
92	Safe Water (Define)	2019 Jun
93	Lead Time / Lead Time Bias	2019 Jun, 2024 Supply
94	Blanket Treatment	2019 Jun
95	Syndromic Approach in STDs	2022, 2019
96	AEFI	2019 Mar, 2025 P2
97	Surveillance Types	2025 Main
98	PICOT Criteria	2025 Main
99	Focus Group Discussion	2021 Supply
100	Measurement of Morbidity	2025 Main
101	Role of Family in Health & Disease	2020 Mar, 2023 P2
102	Exclusive Breastfeeding	2020 Nov
103	Food Fortification	2021 P2
104	Lathyrism / Neurolathyrism	2020 P2, 2025 P2
105	IDD	2020 Nov P2
106	Balanced Diet	2019 P2, 2020 Nov
107	ARSH Clinic	2020 Mar P2
108	Mahila Arogya Samiti	2020 Mar P2
109	Skilled Birth Attendance	2020 Nov P2
110	Post-coital Contraception	2023 Main P2
111	Types of Family	2019 P2
112	Under 5 Clinics	2019 P2, 2024 Supply
113	Eligible Couple	2019 P2
114	Sex Ratio (causes of decline)	2019 P2
115	HPV Vaccination eligibility	2025 P2 Supply
116	Glycaemic Index	2024 P2
117	Disaster Preparedness vs Mitigation	2023 P2
118	Haddon Matrix	2024 Main
119	Stunting vs Wasting	2023 P2
120	Home Based Newborn Care (HBNC)	2022 P2
121	Telemedicine advantages	2023 P2
122	Appropriate Technology	2023 P2
123	Somatic effects of radiation	2019 P2
124	Pre-placement examination	2020 Nov P2
125	Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons	2021
126	Non-auditory effects of noise	2025 P2
127	Global Hunger Index components	2025 P2
128	Vocational Dimension of Health	2025 P2
129	Warning Signals of Poor Mental Health	2025 P2
130	Emerging & Re-emerging Infections	2025 P2

QUICK COUNT SUMMARY

Category	Count
🔴 Tier 1 (3+ times)	30 topics
🟠 Tier 2 (2 times)	49 topics
🟡 Tier 3 (once)	51 topics
Total unique SAQ topics	130 topics

Strategy: Master Tier 1 (30 topics) first - these alone cover 60-70% of all SAQ marks scored in MPMSU exams from 2019-2025.

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Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine - Chapter-wise Topics

PART 1: CONCEPTS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE (Pages 5-89)

PART 2: EPIDEMIOLOGY (Pages 90-257)

PART 3: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (Pages 175-424)

PART 4: CHRONIC NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (Pages 258-345)

PART 5: NUTRITION AND HEALTH (Pages 346-424)

PART 6: ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH (Pages 425-513)

PART 7: FAMILY HEALTH (Pages 514-683)

PART 8: MENTAL HEALTH (Pages 597-683 - part)

PART 9: NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMMES (Pages 684-771)

PART 10: HEALTH CARE OF THE COMMUNITY (Pages 772-854)

PART 11: EPIDEMIOLOGY OF SPECIFIC DISEASES (Pages 855-943)

PART 12: HEALTH STATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODS (Pages 944-1027)

Quick Reference - Chapter Summary Table

Park's PSM - Chapter-wise Topics with MPMSU PYQ Annotations & Marks Weightage

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CHAPTER 1: Concepts of Health and Disease

CHAPTER 2: Epidemiology - General

CHAPTER 3: Epidemiological Methods

CHAPTER 4: Communicable Diseases

General Principles

Specific Diseases

CHAPTER 5: Non-Communicable Diseases

CHAPTER 6: Nutrition and Health

CHAPTER 7: Environment and Health

CHAPTER 8: Demography and Family Planning

CHAPTER 9: Maternal and Child Health (MCH)

CHAPTER 10: Mental Health

CHAPTER 11: National Health Programmes

CHAPTER 12: Health Care Services

CHAPTER 13: Disaster Management

CHAPTER 14: Biostatistics & Research Methods

MPMSU EXAM PAPER STRUCTURE (Reference)

TOP 10 MOST REPEATED MPMSU PSM QUESTIONS (Must Prepare)

Park's PSM - Chapter-wise Topics Annotated with ACTUAL MPMSU PYQs (2019-2025)

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PAPER 1 TOPICS

CHAPTER 1: Concepts of Health and Disease

CHAPTER 2: Epidemiology - General

CHAPTER 3: Epidemiological Methods

CHAPTER 4: Communicable Diseases - General Principles

SPECIFIC COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

CHAPTER 5: Non-Communicable Diseases

PAPER 2 TOPICS

CHAPTER 6: Nutrition and Health

CHAPTER 7: Environment and Health

CHAPTER 8: Demography and Family Planning

CHAPTER 9: Maternal and Child Health

CHAPTER 10: Mental Health

CHAPTER 11: National Health Programmes

CHAPTER 12: Health Care Services / Administration

CHAPTER 13: Disaster Management

CHAPTER 14: Biostatistics & Health Education

SUMMARY: TOP TOPICS BY FREQUENCY (Based on ACTUAL PYQs)

🔴 Asked 4+ Times (Must Prepare Thoroughly)

MPMSU PSM - All Long Answer Questions (Priority-wise)

🔴 TIER 1 - MOST IMPORTANT (Asked 3+ times)

1. COHORT STUDY

2. INVESTIGATION OF AN EPIDEMIC / OUTBREAK

3. TUBERCULOSIS / NTEP

4. MATERNAL MORTALITY (MMR)

5. LEVELS OF PREVENTION / NATURAL HISTORY OF DISEASE

6. CASE-CONTROL STUDY

7. RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL (RCT)

8. RABIES / DOG BITE

9. HIV / AIDS

10. IMR - CAUSES & PREVENTION

11. NCD / LIFESTYLE DISEASES

12. PNEUMOCONIOSIS / OCCUPATIONAL LUNG DISEASE

13. PRIMARY HEALTH CARE / PHC FUNCTIONS

14. ANTENATAL CARE / RCH / RMNCH+A

15. CONTRACEPTION / FAMILY PLANNING

16. DEMOGRAPHIC CYCLE / FERTILITY INDICATORS

🟠 TIER 2 - IMPORTANT (Asked 2 times)

17. AIR POLLUTION

18. MEASLES (Case-based)

19. LEPROSY (Case-based)

20. MALARIA (Case-based)

21. TYPES OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES (Classification)

22. NHM / NRHM