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The document outlines key concepts in community medicine, including the definition of health, the role of family in health and disease, and the impact of the environment on health. It discusses health education principles, the importance of nutrition, and the function of health information systems in data collection and planning. The evolution of public health and various factors influencing health behaviors are also highlighted.

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The document outlines key concepts in community medicine, including the definition of health, the role of family in health and disease, and the impact of the environment on health. It discusses health education principles, the importance of nutrition, and the function of health information systems in data collection and planning. The evolution of public health and various factors influencing health behaviors are also highlighted.

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Community Medicine Notes - Based on K Park

CM 1.1-1.8: Man and Medicine and the Evolution of Public Health

- Health = "State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being."

- Concepts: Biomedical, Ecological, Psychosocial, Holistic.

- Disease: Agent-Host-Environment; Natural history stages.

- Public Health Evolution: From Greek/Roman sanitation to Modern epidemiology and health promotion.

CM 2.1-2.2: Family and its Role in Health & Disease

- Family = Basic social unit.

- Role: Shapes health behavior, provides care, transmits diseases.

- Genetic, lifestyle, infectious disease influences.

CM 3.1-3.5: Environment and Health

- Components: Physical (water, air), Biological (microbes), Social.

- Water: Diseases (cholera, typhoid); purification methods.

- Air: Pollutants, respiratory diseases.

- Waste disposal: Sanitary landfill, composting.

- Housing: Good ventilation, sanitation needed.

- Climate: Affects disease patterns.

CM 4.1-4.2: Principles of Health Education and Communication


Community Medicine Notes - Based on K Park

- Health Education: Process of promoting healthy behavior.

- Principles: Interest, Participation, Comprehension, Motivation.

- Communication process: Sender to Message to Medium to Receiver to Feedback.

- Methods: Individual, Group, Mass communication.

CM 5.1-5.8: Nutrition and Health

- Nutrition: Essential for growth, immunity.

- Macronutrients: Carbs, Proteins, Fats.

- Micronutrients: Vitamins (A, D, C), Minerals (Iron, Iodine).

- Malnutrition: Kwashiorkor, Obesity.

- Programs: ICDS, Mid-Day Meal Scheme.

- Assessment: Anthropometry, Biochemical tests, Diet surveys.

CM 9.7: Health Information System

- HIS: Collects, analyzes health data for planning.

- Components: Data collection, processing, dissemination.

- Sources: Census, surveys (NFHS), health records.

- Importance: Program planning, epidemic detection, monitoring.

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