ABU Teaching Hospital Department of Community Medicine Zaria Past Questions and Answers | Updated PDF Download

If you’re aspiring to gain admission into the Department of Community Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria, one of the most effective strategies is studying with the ABU Teaching Hospital Department of Community Medicine Past Questions and Answers.

This updated PDF pack contains a rich collection of real past questions that are frequently repeated in the departmental exams and screening tests for programs such as residency training, internship, or academic admission.

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 About ABU Teaching Hospital – Department of Community Medicine

The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) is one of Nigeria’s foremost teaching hospitals, affiliated with Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. The Department of Community Medicine plays a crucial role in public health, medical training, and population-based research.

The department offers various training opportunities:

• Postgraduate residency in Community Medicine

• Internship and housemanship placements

• Public health fellowships

• Short courses and field training in epidemiology and biostatistics

Admission into these programs is competitive and requires passing a written test and possibly an oral interview.

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 Why You Need ABUTH Community Medicine Past Questions and Answers

Here are key reasons why thousands of candidates rely on the past question pack:

 1. Familiarity with Exam Format

The entrance exams are mostly multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and occasionally include short-answer questions. Topics are drawn from:

• Epidemiology

• Biostatistics

• Primary health care

• Environmental health

• Health policy and management

• Current public health issues

With the past questions, you get used to the structure, question style, and time constraints.

 2. Identify Frequently Repeated Topics

Many candidates have reported that over 40–60% of questions in recent years are repeated or rephrased from past exams. Having access to the right version increases your chances significantly.

 3. Targeted Preparation

Rather than studying the entire field of community medicine blindly, the past questions guide your reading to high-yield areas and core public health topics.

 4. Practice Makes Perfect

Practicing past questions improves your speed, accuracy, and confidence, all of which are key to passing the exam.

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 Sample Questions from ABUTH Community Medicine Past Questions

Here are real sample questions included in the PDF:

Epidemiology:

What is the measure of disease frequency that describes the number of new cases in a population over a specific period?
A. Prevalence
B. Incidence
C. Case fatality rate
D. Attack rate
Answer: B

Biostatistics:

In a normal distribution, what percentage of values lie within two standard deviations of the mean?
A. 95%
B. 68%
C. 99%
D. 34%
Answer: A

Public Health:

Which of the following is NOT part of the primary health care components?
A. Immunization
B. Mental health
C. Heart transplant
D. Health education
Answer: C

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 What’s Included in the Past Questions PDF?

The updated PDF version of ABUTH Department of Community Medicine Past Questions includes:

• Over 5 years of real past questions

• Correct answers with explanations

• Categorized by subject (Epidemiology, Biostatistics, etc.)

• Prepared by medical professionals and past successful candidates

• Device-friendly and printable format

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 Pro Tips for Success

• Start studying early using the PDF

• Focus on Epidemiology and Biostatistics

• Practice under timed conditions

• Revise core public health principles

• Stay updated on current health policies in Nigeria