Essentials of Geriatrics

About Author

Prof. (Dr.) Purushottam Giri MBBS, MD (PSM), MIPHA, FIAPSM, CCEBDM (Diabetes) is currently working as Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, Indian Institute of Medical Science and Research (IIMSR) Medical College, Badnapur, Dist. Jalna, Maharashtra, India. He has 18 years of teaching experience and has been an examiner for both UG and PG in more than 22 medical universities including deemed-to-be universities in various states of India. He has published more than 205 scientific papers in various national and international indexed medical journals and has received citations of 2,755 (h-index: 25, i10-index: 61) till date. He has been an Executive Editor, Associate Editor, Assistant Editor, and Editorial Board Member of more than 25 national/international indexed medical journals related to Community Medicine and Public Health. He is also a peer reviewer for more than 25 indexed medical journals. He has written Six medical textbooks, titled- Epidemiology and Programmatic Management of NCDs in India (Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers in 2023), IAPSM Case-Based Learning in Community Medicine (CBS Publishers in 2024), Practical Application in Community Medicine (Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers in 2024), Essential Medical Guide for General Practitioners (Mahi Publishers in 2024), IAPSM Textbook on National Health Programs and Policies of India in a Nutshell (Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers in 2025) and Comprehensive Exploration of Mental Health in India (Innovative Publications Pvt. Ltd. in 2025). At present, he also holds the posts of President of IAPSM Maharashtra Chapter (2024–27), Secretary General of National IAPSM (2022–25), Zonal Representative (West Zone) of APCRI (2022–24 and 2024–26), Central Council Member (West Zone) at National IPHA (2023–25), Vice-President of IPHA Maharashtra Chapter (2018-21 and 2021-24), Secretary of IAPSM Maharashtra Chapter (2015–18 and 2021–24), and Accredited Faculty of Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), Mumbai, Maharashtra, since 2014.

Dr. Vikas Kshirsagar MBBS MD (PSM) ACME is currently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Government Medical College, Satara, Maharashtra. He has 18 years of teaching experience and he is good teacher and orator. He has contributed to research and has publications in indexed National and International medical journals on various topics from Maternal and Child Health Care, Communicable and Noncommunicable diseases. He has been an Associate editor and Editorial Board Member of various indexed medical journals. Currently, he is a National Governing Council Member (South Central Zone) of IAPSM, Member of Maharashtra chapter of IAPSM and Member of Maharashtra chapter of IPHA.

Dr. Bharti Koria is a dedicated public health expert currently serving as Associate Professor in the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Government Medical College, Rajkot, Gujrat. With an M.D. in PSM from B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, and over a decade of teaching and research experience, Dr. Koria has made significant contributions to community health education and epidemiological research. She has published in national and international indexed journals on topics ranging from maternal health services, oropharyngeal cancer risks, TB, HIV. Her commitment to academic excellence is further reflected in her recognition with the National award during World Breastfeeding Week 2013.