What is the syllabus for social medicine and community health of UGC NET exam?

<p>The syllabus contains following topics :</p><p>Introduction to social medicine and community health</p><p>Epidemiology</p><p>Biostatistics</p><p>Environmental health</p><p>Health administration and planning</p><p>Reproductive and child health</p><p>Nutrition health&nbsp;</p><p>Communicable diseases</p><p>Non communicable diseases</p><p>Health education and communication</p>

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<p>Based on the information provided in the search results, the syllabus for the Social Medicine and Community Health subject in the UGC NET exam is as follows:</p><p># UGC NET Social Medicine and Community Health Syllabus</p><p>The syllabus is divided into 10 units:</p><p>*Unit I*<br>- Definitions and Concepts<br>- Evolution of Public Health<br>- Important Public Health Acts<br>- Health problems of developed and developing countries<br>- Health problems in India<br>- Environment and Health</p><p>*Unit II*<br>- Definition and Concepts of Epidemiology<br>- Concepts of Health and Disease<br>- Role of Genetics in Health and Disease<br>- Levels of Prevention<br>- Types of Epidemiology<br>- Uses of Epidemiology</p><p>*Unit III*<br>- Epidemiology, Etiology, Pathogenesis, Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases (e.g. Malaria, Cholera, Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Diarrhoea, ARI, Poliomyelitis, Viral Hepatitis, Measles, Dengue, Rabies, AIDS)<br>- Non-communicable diseases (e.g. coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cancers)<br>- Occupational disorders (e.g. pneumo-coniosis, hearing loss, accidents, dermatosis)</p><p>*Unit IV*<br>- Major nutritional problems, etiology, manifestations and prevention<br>- Components of RCH care<br>- Need and package of services under RCH Program</p><p>*Unit V*<br>- Health planning in India including various committees and National Health Policy and Health Goals<br>- Organised sector with reference to Centre, State, District and Block level structures and local bodies and Panchayati Raj<br>- Organisation and functions of community health centres and primary health centres<br>- Health Manpower<br>- Primary Health care and concept<br>- Alternative systems of medicine (Ayurveda, Homeopathy)<br>- Holistic Approach<br>- Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs)<br>- Unorganised Sector</p><p>The syllabus covers a wide range of topics related to social medicine, community health, epidemiology, health planning, and the healthcare system in India. Candidates should thoroughly study this syllabus to prepare effectively for the UGC NET exam in Social Medicine and Community Health.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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