Description

School Health & Preventive Pediatrics: An Ayurvedic and Modern Approach” is a comprehensive and student-oriented textbook designed to address the growing need for holistic child healthcare in the school-going population. The book presents an integrative perspective by combining the timeless principles of Ayurveda with contemporary concepts of preventive pediatrics and public health.

Focusing on the crucial years of physical, mental, and social development, this book highlights the importance of early intervention, proper nutrition, hygiene, and lifestyle modification in shaping the overall well-being of children. Drawing from the classical knowledge of Kaumarbhritya, it elaborates key Ayurvedic concepts such as Ahara (diet), Vihara (lifestyle), Vyadhikshamatva (immunity), and Rasayana (rejuvenation), and correlates them with modern school health programs, immunization strategies, and national health initiatives.

The book is systematically organized into focused chapters covering growth and development, nutrition, common school health problems, mental health, hygiene, yoga, and community health services. Each chapter includes relevant Sanskrit shlokas with meanings, tables, diagrams, and clinical insights, making it highly useful for both academic learning and practical application.

Specially tailored for UG and PG students of BAMS, as well as practitioners and educators, this book serves as a valuable guide for understanding and implementing preventive pediatrics in school settings. By promoting an integrative and preventive approach, it aims to contribute towards building a healthier and more resilient future generation.

About The Author

Dr. Mohankumar S. Raut and Dr. Priya M. Raut are distinguished academicians and clinicians in the field of Ayurveda, with a special interest in Kaumarbhritya (Ayurvedic pediatrics) and preventive child healthcare and Department of Agadtantra. They are currently associated with Datta Meghe Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nagpur, where they are actively involved in teaching, clinical practice, and research.

With a strong academic foundation and years of experience in pediatric care, the authors have been dedicated to integrating classical Ayurvedic principles with modern medical science. Their work focuses on promoting holistic child health through preventive strategies, nutritional guidance, immunomodulation, and the management of common pediatric and neurodevelopmental disorders using evidence-based Ayurvedic approaches.

Both authors have contributed to academic development through lectures, clinical training, and participation in research activities. They have a keen interest in community health programs, including school health initiatives, Swarnaprashana camps, and awareness programs aimed at improving child health at the grassroots level.