1. The first textbook of community medicine based on the NEXT Exam pattern set by the NMC. 2. One of the most comprehensive textbooks of community medicine, written by around 50 authors. 3. The book has been extensively peer-reviewed by senior faculties, residents, and students. 4. The unique feature of the book is the combination of Question bank with quick revision theory using the three-pillar approach. 5. The question bank is divided into “Must know”, “Nice to know”, and “May know questions” based on the competency-based NEXT exam pattern by NMC. 6. NEXT Exam-based MCQs have been added at the end of each chapter. 7. Problem-based/Analytical based questions have also been provided. 8. Illustrative diagrams, flow charts and bullet points are our three-pillar approach for quick last-minute revision. 9. Recent updates on all topics of community medicine/Public health. 10. The book includes special chapters such as Covid 19, Tribal Health, One Health, and Global Climate Change. 11. Simplified biostatistics and epidemiology chapter has been added as a bonus chapter. 12. Research methodology has been added as a special chapter. 13. It will help undergraduate and postgraduate students of medical and paramedical disciplines, respectively. 14. The editorial board conducts National Level Online Postgraduate Exams of Community Medicine regularly.

This basic textbook of Community Medicine, which includes descriptions of the related social ~ervices, is intended for a wide range of readers who require knowledge and understanding of the essential aspects of the subject. These include undergraduate medical students and qualified doctors who are engaged in postgraduate courses of study or training schemes, particularly those in community medicine and general practice. When writing this book we also had in mi nd the needs of students of nursing at all levels at a time when an increasing emphasis on the community is being reflected in the content of curricula and the composition of examination papers. It is our view that this account of community medicine will also be of value to established practitioners -community physicians, community health doctors, senior nurses and health visitors - who wish to con solidate or update their knowledge. The growing involvement of the professions in the management and planning of health services means that many general practitioners, hospital doctors and nurses are being called upon to take a population perspective and to become acquainted with many of the concepts and issues discussed in this book. In addition, there are those professionals who work closely with medicine and nursing and have a common concern in providing care and promoting prevention -groups such as social workers and health education personnel. For all these reasons we would ho pe that many groups might read the book and find it useful.

Second edition of this book is updated as per guidelines of National Medical Commission in accordance with the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) of Community Medicine. This book continues to be must-have for all MBBS students as it prepares them for practical examination along with theory viva.This book continues to be must-have for all MBBS students as it prepares them for practical examination along with theory viva. It is also useful for the students pursuing MD/DNB (Community Medicine), MPH, DPH, etc.New to this edition• Significant content enhancement and re-organization in line with revised curriculum, to ensure continued relevance and renewed focus on application-based learning.• New chapters on family adoption programme (FAP); formulating research question for study; planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programme; training of health workers in disease prevention and control; application of computers in epidemiology; and essential medicine have been added as per CBME curriculum.• Pointwise, specific, and detailed-illustrated answers to progressively building-up, intuitive questions on each topic.Salient Features• Chapters on vaccination; contraception; drugs of public health importance; nutrition; details of specific clinicosocial cases; and nutritional assessment of individual, family and community; and annexure II: health-related important indicators of India have been revised thoroughly.• Logical flow, in easy-to-understand language and systemic presentation of complete theory in Question-Answer format helps in revision and self-assessment before examination.• Practical part of the book includes spotters with figures and tables, exercises with solutions, exercises for practice prepares students for both practical and viva examination.• Clinicosocial cases with details of specific cases covered in the book and impart practical-focused learning.Online Content• Complimentary access to full ebook at www.medenact.com• Additional practical and viva questions along with answers.• Links to useful websites for further learning.• Complementary images of community medicine for greater retention of knowledge.• Topics such as OSCE/OSPE, food adulteration and tips useful for PPT presentation with relevant syllabus helps in quick learning.Salient Features • Significant content enhancement and re-organization in line with revised curriculum, to ensure continued relevance and renewed focus on application-based learning. • New chapters on family adoption programme (FAP); formulating research question for study; planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programme; training of health workers in disease prevention and control; application of computers in epidemiology; and essential medicine have been added as per CBME curriculum. • Pointwise, specific, and detailed-illustrated answers to progressively building-up, intuitive questions on each topic. Additional Features • Complimentary access to full ebook at www.medenact.com • Additional practical and viva questions along with answers. • Links to useful websites for further learning. • Complementary images of community medicine for greater retention of knowledge. • Topics such as OSCE/OSPE, food adulteration and tips useful for PPT presentation with relevant syllabus helps in quick learning.

Community Medicine Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates, 3rd Edition - E-Book