A Text Book of Public Health for UG and PG Students

ABOUT THE BOOK

This book provides a concise, Interdisciplinary guide to public health, emphasizing a preventive and integrative approach.

Key topics covered include:

Foundational Concepts: Definitions of health and disease, health determinants, economics, environment & occupational health, management, and public health practice frameworks.

Health Promotion & Policy: The philosophy of empowering communities for well-being.

featuring a detailed account of India's National Health Mission, which prioritizes primary care, equity, and community participation.

Disease Management: Addressing the "dual burden of communicable diseases (e.g.. environment, water, sanitation) and non-communicable diseases (e.g., prevention, lifestyle modification, long-term care).

Global Health & Systems: Situating national experiences within a global context, exploring the impact of pandemics, climate change, disaster management, and international cooperation.

Technology & Data: The application of data science, informatics, Al, telemedicine, and wearable devices to transform information into actionable policy and improve access to care.

It is designed not only as an academic resource but also as a practical guide for students, practitioners, policymakers, and all those who seek to understand how health is built and sustained in society. The mind maps, summary, and review questions will help students to appear for examinations with confidence. As a textbook for learners of interdisciplinary public health, a reference for practitioners, and an inspiration for innovators, this book aims to affirm that public health is not merely about preventing disease; it is about enabling life.