Community Medicine with Recent Advances, 9th Edition

Community Medicine with Recent Advances, 9th Edition, authored by A. H. Suryakantha, is a comprehensive, updated and examination-oriented textbook designed to meet the academic and practical requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. Published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, this 2026 edition has been thoroughly revised in accordance with the latest Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum and National Medical Commission recommendations.

The book provides extensive coverage of the fundamental principles and practical applications of Community Medicine, Preventive and Social Medicine and Public Health. Important subjects such as epidemiology, biostatistics, communicable and non-communicable diseases, environmental health, nutrition, occupational health, maternal and child health, demography, genetics, mental health, health education, healthcare delivery systems and health administration are presented in a clear and systematic manner.

This ninth edition incorporates the latest developments in national health programmes, healthcare policies and contemporary public health initiatives. It includes updated information on the One Health Approach, Ayushman Arogya Mandir, NAVYA Initiative, Mission Sampark, Polio Eradication Strategy 2022–2026 and other recent programmes relevant to current community healthcare practice.

Complex concepts have been simplified using well-organised headings, flowcharts, tables, diagrams, illustrations and colour plates. The reader-friendly presentation helps students develop a clear conceptual understanding while making revision faster and more effective. The content is structured to cover the syllabus prescribed by universities and the National Medical Commission.

The book also serves as a one-stop examination resource. It includes a useful collection of long-answer questions, short-answer questions, reasoning-based questions, multiple-choice questions and scenario-based questions. These features make it suitable for university examinations, viva preparation and postgraduate entrance examinations such as NEET-PG, INI-CET and FMGE.

In addition to medical students, this textbook is a valuable reference for postgraduate trainees, medical officers, public health professionals, teachers, researchers and policymakers. Its research-oriented approach promotes a better understanding of disease prevention, health promotion, epidemiological investigation and community-based healthcare.

Key Features

• Thoroughly revised and updated 9th Edition
• Aligned with the latest revised CBME curriculum
• Comprehensive coverage of Community Medicine and Public Health
• Updated national health programmes, policies and recent initiatives
• Recent advances in epidemiology, biostatistics and preventive medicine
• Clear presentation through tables, flowcharts, diagrams and illustrations
• Includes two-colour printing and 12 colour plates
• Long-answer, short-answer and reasoning-based questions
• Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions for examination preparation
• Useful for MBBS, MD Community Medicine and postgraduate entrance examinations
• Suitable for medical officers and public health professionals

Product Details

• Title: Community Medicine with Recent Advances
• Author: A. H. Suryakantha
• Edition: 9th Edition
• Publication Year: 2026
• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
• ISBN-13: 9789378064159
• Pages: 1282
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Subject: Community Medicine, Preventive and Social Medicine and Public Health