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  • Public Health
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • India faces a quadruple burden of disease: non-communicable diseases (NCDs), communicable diseases, poor maternal and child health (MCH), and an aging population.
  • The National Health Policy 2017 and World Health Organization (WHO) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 emphasize integrating traditional medicine systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the integration of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) into preventive medicine in India.
  • To identify challenges and propose strategies for effective AYUSH integration.

Main Methods:

  • Policy analysis of the National Health Policy 2017.
  • Review of existing literature on AYUSH and preventive medicine.
  • Identification of barriers and facilitators for integration.

Main Results:

  • Integration of AYUSH offers a holistic approach to lifestyle, mental well-being, and disease prevention.
  • Key challenges include limited physician awareness, lack of standardized protocols, and insufficient research.
  • The Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) can facilitate integration through policy advocacy and research.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating AYUSH into preventive medicine is crucial for addressing India's complex health landscape.
  • Overcoming barriers requires standardized protocols, enhanced practitioner collaboration, and robust research.
  • IAPSM's active involvement is vital for advancing AYUSH integration and promoting public health.