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The Epidemiological methods in Health Management subject is important as it is related to the precautionary measures which should be taken when there is epidemic somewhere. What steps you should take to make out a proper plan for control measures. The paper has 2 broad categories with marks in the ratio of 2:3 i.e. 40 and 60 marks. In first one you need to explain a lot as questions needs complete explanation of the questions asked with 20 marks allotted. In next one you have to write short notes on 10 questions having a weightage of 6 marks each. The questions which are asked in the paper Principles and methods of identification of epidemics like malaria, Pollution of air, water, soil, noise, food, Water purification, international standards of water, evaluation and control of health hazards, Domestic and industrial toxins, ionizing radiation, Water disposal – various methods and sanitation, Definition, aims, principles of health education etc. Some of the recommended books are Manual of epidemiology for district by J. P. Vaughan and WHO publications: epidemiology by World Health Organization. Below are attached some of the previous year’s question papers.