APR-MAY 2026 OBT356-LIFESTYLE DISEASES AU QP

 APR-MAY 2026 OBT356-LIFESTYLE DISEASES AU QP

PART A (10 x 220 marks)

1. Define obesity.

2. Mention two types of diabetes mellitus.

3. State biomarkers.

4. List any two causes of lung cancer.

5. What is coronary atherosclerosis?

6. Write a note on echocardiograph.

7. Mention the hormone lowers blood glucose level in the body.

8. State any two reasons for pediatric obesity.

9. Define asthma.

10. List two causes of COPD.

PART B-(5x13 = 60 marks)

11. (a) Define lifestyle diseases and list the major risk factors responsible for them.

Or

(b) Outline the role of illicit drug use in Causing lifestyle diseases.

12. (a) Elaborate the causes, symptoms and prevention of mouth cancer.

Or

(b) Summarize the various treatment options for cancer.

13. (a) Explain coronary artery disease and its treatment strategies.

Or

(b) Describe the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases using electrocardiograph.

14. (a) Classify the types of diabetes mellitus and their complications.

Or

(b) Examine the significance of BMI in maintaining healthy body weight.

15. (a) Interpret the causes and symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Or

(b) Discuss the role of pulmonary function testing in the diagnosis of respiratory disease 

PART C-(1x 1515 marks)

16. (a) A 45-year-old individual with a long history of tobacco use, alcohol consumption and unhealthy diet is diagnosed with early-stage cancer. Analyze how these lifestyle factors contribute to the development of Cancer. Evaluate the diagnostic methods and preventive strategies that could reduce cancer risk.

Or

(b) A sedentary population shows increasing cases of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Design a lifestyle modification plan including diet and physical exercise to prevent these lifestyle diseases.