This book has been written keeping in mind the perspectives of both undergraduate and postgraduate students and is aligned with the Competency-based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum recommended by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Continuing the legacy of earlier editions, complex concepts have been presented in a student-friendly manner to facilitate easier and quicker revision. The content comprehensively covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.
All relevant indicators have been updated with the latest available data. Current statistics related to important diseases and national health programs have been revised accordingly. The number of spots, logos, and images has been significantly increased to cater to the growing demands of practical and competitive examinations. The unique chapter, “Differences between Similar/Important Public Health Terms,” has been expanded to include more than 85 groups of terms. In addition, the coverage of National Health Programs, health-related government schemes, and public health guidelines has been substantially expanded and updated to the present date.
The inclusion of a dedicated chapter on the ANOVA test, along with existing advanced biostatistics topics such as nonparametric tests, logistic and linear regression, and the Mantel–Haenszel test, minimizes the need to refer to additional biostatistics textbooks. Several new self-practice exercises with solutions have been added to the epidemiology and biostatistics sections to further enhance examination preparedness.
The unique chapter on Case-Based Discussions has been expanded in this edition to help students perform better during practical examinations, with an increased number of self-practice scenarios. The innovatively designed chapter on the Basics of Important Communicable Diseases has also been expanded with the inclusion of diseases such as Avian Influenza, Trichuriasis, West Nile Fever, Yellow Fever, and Zika Virus Disease, ensuring a more comprehensive and simplified learning experience.
To make this edition the most updated, several new topics have been incorporated
1. Comprehensive & Updated: Thoroughly revised edition covering Preventive and Social Medicine with minimal need for additional reference books.
2. CBME-Aligned Content: Designed as per NMC-recommended Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum for both UG and PG students.
3. Student-Friendly Format: Concise bullet-point presentation with clear language for quick revision and better retention.
4. Theory + Practical Balance: Equal emphasis on conceptual clarity, practical application, and exam-oriented preparation.
5. Latest Data & National Programmes: Updated statistics (SRS, NFHS, etc.) and comprehensive coverage of current health programmes, schemes, and legislations.
6. Enhanced Case-Based & Visual Learning: Expanded case discussions, self-practice exercises, increased spots, logos, and images for practical exams.
7. Advanced Biostatistics Made Easy: Inclusion of ANOVA, regression, non-parametric tests, Mantel–Haenszel test, and solved exercises to reduce dependence on separate biostatistics books.
8. Covers Emerging Public Health Topics: Incorporates latest initiatives (One Health, NAM, NAP-AMR 2.0, AI in Public Health, i-DRONE, etc.) with useful annexures for exam readiness.
