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• Thoroughly revised and updated in a new layout. • Divided into three sections: ? Theory Section: Point-wise presentation of theoretical concepts for quick reading along with diagrams. Comprehensive coverage of university examinations (including long questions, short notes, difference between, and viva questions with answers). ? Practical Section: Includes family presentation (format with examples); Clinico-social case reviews (long and short case: format with examples); Spots exercises (color photographs with questions and answers); and Epidemiology, Demography, Biostatistics Exercises (questions and answers). ? Supportive Pillars: Includes useful tips for theory and practical examinations; Annexures (public health data, nutrition, socioeconomic status scales); Topper’s Edge (Tricky short notes in recent professional examinations); and online author support (query solving, discussion, updates). • New and updated guidelines: New Biomedical Waste Management Guidelines 2016-17, New RNTCP Guidelines 2018-19, New WHO Rabies Vaccination Guidelines 2019, New MDT Guidelines 2019-20, Active Surveillance in Kala Azar, Diarrhea Control Guidelines, Diphtheria Treatment Guidelines, New Goal Posts for HDI Calculation, New H1N1 Categorization Guidelines, New International Death Certificate Guidelines, New AFP Surveillance Indicators (NPEP) Guidelines, New BFHI Guidelines, New Revised Jones’ Criteria, Open Vial Policy 2015-16, New PN Visits Guidelines, New ARI Guidelines 2017-18, New BP Classification Guidelines 2017-18. • New Health Programs, Policies and Legislations: Ayushman Bharat Program, Anemia Mukt Bharat Program, Swacch Bharat Mission, National Nutrition Mission (Poshan Abhiyan), NMC Bill 2017. • New Initiatives: Accelerated Plan for Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis, New Initiatives in Family Planning, Nutritional Rehabilitation Centers, National Strategic Plan for Malaria Control in India (NVBDCP) 2017-22, Intensified Mission Indradhanush, MR Campaign, National Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS 2017-24, Mission Parivar Vikas (MPV). • NEW Topics in Public Health: Tribal Health in India, Adjuvants in Vaccines, Contraception and Adolescence, Global Hunger Index, Health Index of India, ICD-11, IPV Vs f-IPV, Multidimensional Poverty Index (MDPI), Lifestyle Modifications to Manage Hypertension, TB and co-morbidities, Rotavirus Vaccine, Newer Contraceptives. • NEW Public Health Data: Recent Cancer Data 2019-20. • NHP 2015-16, SDGs 2015-2030. • Rural Health Statistics India 2018-19. • An updated compilation of Public Health Statistics of India 2019-20. • Topper’s Edge: Tricky Short Notes in Recent Professional Examinations. • Over 170+ new images and diagrams added for improvised comprehension. The second edition of Exam Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates: Community Medicine (PSM) has been revised and updated in a new format. The entire text is divided into three sections, named as Annexures, Theory Examinations, and Practical Examinations. It is highly updated with new guidelines, health programs, new initiatives, and new topics in public health. Key Features • Thoroughly revised and updated in a new layout. • Divided into three sections: ? Theory Section: Point-wise presentation of theoretical concepts for quick reading along with diagrams. Comprehensive coverage of university examinations (including long questions, short notes, difference between, and viva questions with answers). ? Practical Section: Includes family presentation (format with examples); Clinico-social case reviews (long and short case: format with examples); Spots exercises (color photographs with questions and answers); and Epidemiology, Demography, Biostatistics Exercises (questions and answers). ? Supportive Pillars: Includes useful tips for theory and practical examinations; Annexures (public health data, nutrition, socioeconomic status scales); Topper’s Edge (Tricky short notes in recent professional examinations); and online author support (query solving, discussion, updates). • New and updated guidelines: New Biomedical Waste Management Guidelines 2016-17, New RNTCP Guidelines 2018-19, New WHO Rabies Vaccination Guidelines 2019, New MDT Guidelines 2019-20, Active Surveillance in Kala Azar, Diarrhea Control Guidelines, Diphtheria Treatment Guidelines, New Goal Posts for HDI Calculation, New H1N1 Categorization Guidelines, New International Death Certificate Guidelines, New AFP Surveillance Indicators (NPEP) Guidelines, New BFHI Guidelines, New Revised Jones’ Criteria, Open Vial Policy 2015-16, New PN Visits Guidelines, New ARI Guidelines 2017-18, New BP Classification Guidelines 2017-18. • New Health Programs, Policies and Legislations: Ayushman Bharat Program, Anemia Mukt Bharat Program, Swacch Bharat Mission, National Nutrition Mission (Poshan Abhiyan), NMC Bill 2017. • New Initiatives: Accelerated Plan for Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis, New Initiatives in Family Planning, Nutritional Rehabilitation Centers, National Strategic Plan for Malaria Control in India (NVBDCP) 2017-22, Intensified Mission Indradhanush, MR Campaign, National Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS 2017-24, Mission Parivar Vikas (MPV). • NEW Topics in Public Health: Tribal Health in India, Adjuvants in Vaccines, Contraception and Adolescence, Global Hunger Index, Health Index of India, ICD-11, IPV Vs f-IPV, Multidimensional Poverty Index (MDPI), Lifestyle Modifications to Manage Hypertension, TB and co-morbidities, Rotavirus Vaccine, Newer Contraceptives. • NEW Public Health Data: Recent Cancer Data 2019-20. • NHP 2015-16, SDGs 2015-2030. • Rural Health Statistics India 2018-19. • An updated compilation of Public Health Statistics of India 2019-20. • Topper’s Edge: Tricky Short Notes in Recent Professional Examinations. • Over 170+ new images and diagrams added for improvised comprehension.