The book Sustainable Health: An Environmental Approach to Community Medicine marks an important milestone in the evolving landscape of community health education in India. Authored by Prof. B. Rupini, Dr. Purva Shoor, and Dr. M. Bhavana, this multi-authored work presents a comprehensive and timely exploration of environmental health—an area that has emerged as a crucial dimension of community medicine in the 21st century.
At a time when climate change, environmental degradation, and public health challenges are deeply intertwined, this book arrives as a much-needed academic resource. It is thoughtfully divided into four major sections: foundations, core dimensions, systems and infrastructure, and implementation and governance. Each section unpacks critical perspectives that help readers understand how environmental factors shape community health outcomes. The book delves into major themes such as environmental ethics, climate change, energy conservation, sustainable agriculture, and environmental governance. By doing so, it bridges scientific knowledge with practical frameworks essential for community medicine practitioners, postgraduate students, and all those concerned with India’s environmental health landscape.
One of the book’s strengths lies in its ability to situate India’s environmental health scenario within a global context. It closely examines the nation’s role in the world climate change dialogue, its commitments toward sustainable development goals, and the progress made so far. The authors offer an analytical yet accessible approach, encouraging readers to develop a renewed lens through which to study and practice community medicine.
Behind this scholarly endeavor stands the combined expertise and dedication of the contributing editors. The chief editor, Professor B. Rupini, is widely respected across the country as a leading educator in environmental health. Her vast experience forms the backbone of the book, ensuring that its chapters reflect both academic rigor and practical relevance. Dr. Purva Shoor, a professor of community medicine, and Dr. M. Bhavana, an interventional cardiologist, have played an equally significant role in shaping the content. Together, the three editors have previously collaborated on the book Environmental Cardiology – A Community Medicine Perspective, and their synergy is clearly reflected in this new publication as well.
The release of Sustainable Health: An Environmental Approach to Community Medicine promises to enrich the academic community with fresh insights, updated knowledge, and a holistic understanding of environmental determinants of health. It encourages readers to not only comprehend the challenges but also to envision sustainable solutions that align with national and global health priorities. This book is poised to become an essential reference for anyone committed to advancing environmental health and strengthening the foundations of community medicine in India.
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