Question

Community diagnosis means:

• A. Quantifying and summarising the important health problems and their associated socio-demographic characteristics in a community.
• B. Priority-wise listing of the common diseases seen in a community.
• C. Summarising the standards of living and lifestyle factors in a community.
• D. Identifying diseases prevalent in a community and ranking it as per the community’s priorities.

Hint:

Community diagnosis focuses on understanding the health challenges in a population to guide public health planning and decision-making effectively.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Community diagnosis is a process of identifying and quantifying the major health problems and their associated socio-demographic factors within a population. It involves collecting and analysing data to create a comprehensive picture of the community’s health status, which helps in planning and implementing targeted health interventions.