The unprecedented success of the previous two editions of this book is an evidence that it is a comprehensive resource for practical training in Community Medicine and a valuable aid for practical exam preparation. COMMUNITY MEDICINE MASTERING PRACTICALS THIRD EDITION Poornima Tiwari, MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), MD (Community Medicine), is serving as Director Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (V.M.M.C.) and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. She is actively involved in the development of UG curriculum as per the new competency-based curriculum. She is also the founder of the widely popular educational website for UG and PG students—www.ihatepsm.com. She has authored the best-selling book “Epidemiology Made Easy,” and has published numerous research articles in several indexed journals. Moreover, she is a life member of Indian Public Health Association and Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM). Shashank Tiwari, MBBS, MD (Anaesthesia), has 25 years of clinical experience in numerous prestigious institutions in India and abroad and is currently working as the Head of Department and Senior Consultant in Kalra Hospital, New Delhi. He has trained numerous DNB students and has supervised research works. He is a life member of Indian Society of Anaesthesiology and Clinical Pharmacology. Online Resources • Free access to the eBook Includes e-content at lwwindia.co.in Key Features • A methodical coverage of the “skill-based core competencies” in Community Medicine, as introduced in the competency-based curriculum prescribed by National Medical Commission • New chapters: Diet Demonstration and Visit to Health and Wellness Center • Extensive coverage of a wide variety of topics • Incorporation of changes in the field of immunization, maternal and child health (MCH), healthcare delivery, TB control, and nutrition • Question-and-answer format for in-depth clarification of the concepts • Photographs of important specimens, along with identification features and frequently asked questions • Discussion of Family Health Study, Project Conduction, Clinico-Social Case Taking, Epidemiology Exercises, and Raw and Waste Water Treatment • Steps for project conduction and guidelines for project presentation • Section Clinico-Social Case Review provides a format to enable the student to examine the allotted case in a manner Overall, this book is a simple and easy-to-use resource for medical, paramedical, and nursing students, as well as health workers.