Chhattisgarh Health & Family Welfare Department Health Inspectors Syllabus
The comprehensive syllabus for the Chhattisgarh Health & Family Welfare Department Health Inspectors’ exam typically includes topics related to public health, sanitation, epidemiology, and community health. Below is an outline of the syllabus:
1. Public Health and Sanitation
Introduction to Public Health:
- Definition, scope, and importance of public health.
Environmental Sanitation:
- Principles of sanitation, waste management, water supply, and sewage disposal.
Communicable Diseases:
- Prevention and control of communicable diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and waterborne diseases.
Non-Communicable Diseases:
- Prevention and management of lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases.
2. Epidemiology
Introduction to Epidemiology:
- Basic concepts, measures of disease frequency, and determinants of health.
Disease Surveillance:
- Methods of disease surveillance, data collection, and reporting.
Epidemiological Investigations:
- Outbreak investigation, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
Public Health Programs:
- National and state-level health programs for disease control and prevention.
3. Health Education and Promotion
Principles of Health Education:
- Objectives, methods, and strategies for health education.
Behavior Change Communication (BCC):
- Approaches to promote healthy behaviors in communities.
Community Participation:
- Role of the community in health programs, organizing health camps, and public awareness campaigns.
Nutrition and Health:
- Importance of nutrition in health, malnutrition, and nutrition education.
4. Hygiene and Sanitation
Personal Hygiene:
- Importance of personal hygiene, hygiene practices, and the prevention of infections.
Food Hygiene:
- Principles of food safety, prevention of foodborne diseases, and inspection of food establishments.
Water Quality:
- Assessment of water quality, sources of water contamination, and water purification methods.
Sanitation Standards:
- Sanitary practices for waste disposal, drainage systems, and public sanitation facilities.
5. Occupational Health and Safety
Introduction to Occupational Health:
- Health hazards in different occupations, workplace safety, and preventive measures.
Occupational Diseases:
- Identification, prevention, and control of occupational diseases.
Industrial Hygiene:
- Control of workplace hazards, ventilation, noise control, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Workplace Inspection:
- Procedures for conducting workplace inspections, risk assessment, and safety audits.
6. Medical Entomology
Vector-Borne Diseases:
- Identification and control of vectors like mosquitoes, flies, and rodents.
Insecticides and Rodenticides:
- Types, usage, and safety precautions in the application of insecticides and rodenticides.
Integrated Vector Management (IVM):
- Strategies for the control of vector-borne diseases.
Public Health Pest Control:
- Methods for controlling pests in public spaces, residential areas, and food establishments.
7. Municipal Solid Waste Management
Introduction to Solid Waste Management:
- Types of solid waste, sources, and environmental impacts.
Waste Collection and Disposal:
- Techniques for waste collection, transportation, and disposal methods like landfills, incineration, and composting.
Recycling and Resource Recovery:
- Principles of recycling, segregation of waste, and resource recovery.
Hazardous Waste Management:
- Identification, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
8. Public Health Legislation
Public Health Acts and Regulations:
- Overview of public health laws, including the Epidemic Diseases Act, Food Safety and Standards Act, and Environmental Protection Act.
Role of Health Inspectors:
- Legal responsibilities of health inspectors, enforcement of public health laws, and conducting health inspections.
Legal Procedures:
- Process of prosecution, issuance of notices, and court procedures in public health cases.
Ethics in Public Health:
- Ethical considerations in public health practices, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
9. Community Medicine
Introduction to Community Medicine:
- Concepts of community health, primary healthcare, and the role of health inspectors in community medicine.
Maternal and Child Health (MCH):
- Programs and services for maternal and child health, immunization, and reproductive health.
Family Planning:
- Methods of family planning, counseling, and promotion of family welfare programs.
School Health Programs:
- Health education in schools, school health check-ups, and control of communicable diseases in school settings.
10. Emergency and Disaster Management
Disaster Preparedness:
- Planning and preparedness for natural and man-made disasters.
Emergency Response:
- Role of health inspectors in disaster response, first aid, and emergency health services.
Rehabilitation and Recovery:
- Post-disaster rehabilitation, public health measures, and restoration of services.
Public Health in Emergencies:
- Management of epidemics, pandemics, and health crises during disasters.
11. Laboratory Techniques in Public Health
Basic Laboratory Procedures:
- Collection and handling of samples, microscopy, and use of rapid diagnostic tests.
Water and Food Testing:
- Testing of water and food samples for contamination, quality assessment, and reporting of results.
Microbiological Techniques:
- Isolation and identification of pathogens, antimicrobial sensitivity testing, and public health laboratory services.
Field Diagnostics:
- Use of field kits for testing water quality, food safety, and disease surveillance.
12. Health Statistics and Demography
Introduction to Health Statistics:
- Basic statistical concepts, data collection methods, and use of health statistics in public health.
Demography:
- Population structure, vital statistics, and population dynamics.
Data Analysis:
- Interpretation of health data, preparation of reports, and presentation of findings.
Health Information Systems:
- Role of health information systems in disease surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation of health programs.
