A significant contribution to the field of pediatric healthcare and preventive medicine has been introduced with the release of School Health & Preventive Pediatrics: An Ayurvedic and Modern Approach by Dr. Mohankumar Sahebrao Raut and Dr. Priya Mohankumar Raut. The book offers a comprehensive and student-friendly exploration of holistic child healthcare by integrating the classical wisdom of Ayurveda with modern concepts of preventive pediatrics and public health.
In today’s rapidly changing lifestyle environment, school-going children face increasing challenges related to nutrition, immunity, mental health, hygiene, and overall well-being. Addressing these concerns, the book emphasizes the importance of early intervention, healthy lifestyle practices, and preventive healthcare measures during the crucial years of physical, mental, and social development.
Drawing from the principles of Kaumarbhritya, the Ayurvedic branch dedicated to child healthcare, the authors explain key concepts such as Ahara (diet), Vihara (lifestyle), Vyadhikshamatva (immunity), and Rasayana (rejuvenation). These traditional principles are thoughtfully correlated with contemporary school health programs, immunization practices, community health services, and national health initiatives, creating a balanced and integrative approach toward pediatric care.
The book is systematically organized into well-structured chapters covering growth and development, nutrition, hygiene, mental health, yoga, common school health disorders, and preventive healthcare strategies. Enriched with Sanskrit shlokas along with their meanings, tables, diagrams, and practical clinical insights, the work serves as an effective academic and practical guide for students and healthcare professionals alike.
Specially designed for undergraduate and postgraduate BAMS students, practitioners, teachers, and researchers, the book aims to strengthen awareness about preventive pediatrics and school health management from both Ayurvedic and modern perspectives. Its integrative approach encourages a healthier and more resilient future generation through education, prevention, and holistic healthcare practices.
The release of this book marks an important step in promoting preventive pediatric healthcare and advancing integrative medical education for the benefit of children, students, and healthcare communities.