Exam Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates: Community Medicine (PSM), 5th Edition is fully updated to the New Competency-based Undergraduate Curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate (National Medical Commission), with new sections on Coronavirus and COVID-19 disease, COVID-19 vaccines, Geriatrics, and Recent Advances in Community Medicine. This edition folds in the latest public health developments, including the Health Index of India (NITI Aayog), TB Preventive Therapy (TPT), Two-step Mantoux Testing, the Haddon's Matrix, RMNCHA+N Strategy, Cervavac and ThRabis vaccines, updated WHO/UNICEF guidelines (GAPPD, the NCD Action Plan 2020-2030, Immunization Agenda 2030), and the latest national health programmes and schemes such as NTEP 2025-26, NLEP 2025-26, NACP Phase V, the revised MTP Act, Mission Shakti, Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0, and PMMVY 2.0, alongside updated NFHS-5 and SRS public health statistics. The book organizes the complete Community Medicine (PSM) syllabus into three structured sections that mirror the university examination pattern: Annexures (Kuppuswamy and BG Prasad socioeconomic scales, consumption units, calorific values, key public health statistics), Theory Examinations (23 chapters spanning Epidemiology, National Health Programmes, Demography, Family Planning, Preventive Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Nutrition, Environment and Health, Health Education, and Biostatistics, each opened with Competency-based Curriculum question codes), and Practical Examinations (Family Presentation format, Clinico-social Long and Short Case Reviews, a Spots Exercise with colour photographs, and Epidemiology/Demography/Biostatistics exercises). Every chapter delivers concise, point-wise notes, comparative tables, and illustrative diagrams built for fast reading and easy recall, closing with an Examination Corner of Short Notes, Differences Between, and Viva Voce questions with model answers. Who This Book Is For: MBBS students preparing for Community Medicine (PSM) university examinations: covers the complete theory and practical syllabus prescribed for the subject. Third-year MBBS students sitting Community Medicine (PSM) course examinations, including viva voce and practical assessments. MBBS interns and NEET PG aspirants revisiting Community Medicine and Public Health topics for competitive and licensing examinations. Why This Book Helps: Turns a wide, fact-heavy subject into exam-ready notes: point-wise theory content, comparative tables and diagrams replace long descriptive text for faster revision. Prepares for every component of the university exam: dedicated Viva Voce Q&A, Short Notes, Differences Between, and a full Practical Examinations section give direct practice for theory, practical and oral assessments. Keeps pace with a fast-changing public health curriculum: this edition folds in the newest national health programmes, guidelines, vaccines and statistics so revision material stays current. Key Features: 23 theory chapters plus a dedicated COVID-19 special section, spanning Epidemiology, National Health Programmes, Demography, Family Planning, Nutrition, Environment and Health, Health Education, Biostatistics and Geriatrics Practical Examinations section with ready formats for Family Presentation and Clinico-social Long/Short Case Reviews, plus a Spots Exercise with colour photographs, questions and answers Examination Corner in every chapter with Short Notes, Differences Between, and Viva Voce questions with model answers Topper's Edge segment with tricky Short Notes drawn from recent university examinations Includes an access code for the Dr. Wise AI chatbot for interactive doubt-solving support

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