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Women Have Greater Difficulties in Stopping Smoking: Are Sex Hormones Implicated?REVIEW PAPERS
Drahoslava Hrubá, Jindřich Fiala, Kateřina Nebeská, Vladimír Soška
Hygiena 2010, 55(2):58-60 
Gender differences in the successful treatment of smoking dependence have been identified; women have greater difficulties in quitting smoking compared to men. Women reported higher levels of withdrawal symptoms and craving and diminished effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy. Sex hormones, especially estrogen, may play a role both in the metabolism of nicotine, cortisol concentrations, carving, withdrawal symptoms and risk of relapse.
The Risk of Generation of Carcinogenic Para-chloroaniline within Endodontic Therapy of Devitalised TeethORIGINAL ARTICLES
Ján Kováč, Daniel Kováč
Hygiena 2010, 55(2):54-57
The purpose of this article is to report on potential risk of formation of para-chloroaniline (PCA), a breakdown product of chlorhexidine (CHX) a toxic and carcinogenic compound. The generation of PCA is a potential consequence of the use of chlorhexidine which has been widely used as an antiseptic agent for routine dental plaque control and irrigation of root canals in endodontic treatment of devitalised, pulpless teeth, for reduction of microbiota.
The Problems of Hydromassage Bath Tubs in Rehabilitation OperationsORIGINAL ARTICLES
Radim Mudra, Marie Fiedorová, Danuše Hanslíková, Jaroslav Šimek, Radomír Polcar
Hygiena 2010, 55(2):46-53
The project verified the effectiveness of chemical disinfection in circulating lines of hydromassage bath tubs. It dealt with tubs in a health care facility, operated both under the filling of hot water produced from drinking water and iodine-bromine water. Long term inconsistent security of hydromassage systems has resulted in colonization by and significant densities of Pseudomonas aeruginosa organisms in water after operation of the bath tub prior to patient entry. This unsatisfactory performance is explained by inappropriate design of the hydro-massage system and the quality of applied materials (water stagnation in the secondary circuit...
Harmful Noise Load in EuropeNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2010, 55(2):45
Health Risk Assesment of Nickel in Drinking WaterORIGINAL ARTICLES
František Kožíšek, Hana Jeligová, Vladimíra Němcová
Hygiena 2010, 55(2):40-45
The most common sources of nickel in drinking water are metallic products situated at the end of plumbing systems, especially taps. For this reason, and because of various water stagnation times, the concentration of nickel at one sampling point can vary within the range of several orders of magnitude, and following overnight stagnation may reach peak values of up to 500 μg/l, i.e. 20 times higher than the current limit value (20 μg/l). Such a single oral nickel dose can provoke systemic contact dermatitis in nickel-sensitive individuals, who represent about 5% of the population.
What Have we Come to?EDITORIAL
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2010, 55(2):39
Influence of Piercing on Oral HealthNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):36
Sweets Vending in Schools in the USANEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):36
Meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission for Resolving the Iodine DeficiteNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):36
The Policy Addressing the Problems of Non-contageous DiseasesNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):35
European Health ReportNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):35
Preparation of an Extension of the National Health Pragramme in the USANEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):35
The Safety to Health of Milk Distributed in Vending MachinesNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):34
Health Care in the Czech Republic in OECD Statistics DataNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):34
Smoking in Children is on the Decline in the USANEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):34
Concerning the Report on Investigations of Water from WellsDISCUSSION
František Kožíšek
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):33
Anniversary of untimely death of Emanuel PurkyněNEWS
František Kožíšek
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):33
Legal Actualities during 20.7.2009-31.10.2009SHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Eva Nekvindová
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):29-32
A Healthy Lifestyle is the Best Way of Preventing DiseaseNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):28
Health Benefits of Physical ActivityREVIEW PAPERS
Daniela Stackeová
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):25-28
Physical activity is one of the major components of chronic disease prevention. Very strong scientific evidence based on a wide range of well-conducted studies shows that physically active people have higher levels of health-related fitness, a lower risk profile for developing a number of disabling medical conditions and lower rates of various chronic diseases than do people who are inactive. We present data on proposed the main health benefits of physical activity, about our proposed terminology in the Czech language and about the importance of physical education for fitness motivation. Our research is based on Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans...
Obesity and its Treatment - II. Diagnostics and Treatment of ObesityREVIEW PAPERS
Jana Vlčková
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):18-24
Recommended diagnostics and treatments in obesitology are based on European Clinical Practice Guidelines. The success of an obesity treatment depends in particular on a change of lifestyle, a decrease in energetic input by a reduction diet and an increase in the energetic output by a properly selected physical activity with the respect to patient's health, age and the possibility of the patient to cope with stress. The right motivation of the patient is essential for the success of a long-term treatment. If there are no contraindications, it is advisable to support the treatment by anti-obesity medicaments. A surgery is needed for the treatment of...
The National Institute of Public Health has a New DirectorNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):17
Afghanistan: Public Health StandardsORIGINAL ARTICLES
Vladimír Pavlík
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):15-17
The article describes the public health and epidemiologic situation in Afghanistan, primarily concernig issues of water, infectious diseases and prevention. The article also describes situation at the ISAF Head Quarters (International Security Assistance Force) in Kabul, food safety, potable water supply and problems of waste water disposal.
Occurrence of Metabolic Syndrome and its Risk Factors amongst a Selected Group of Roma InhabitantsORIGINAL ARTICLES
Tímea Ostrihoňová, Jana Bérešová
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):7-14
Metabolic syndrome is a condition characterized by high cardiovascular risk with the potential of promoting the development of type 2 diabetes as well. Project NEMESYS has shown prevalence of metabolic syndrome in 25.6% of ambulatory patients. According to the statistical data showing that the Roma have unhealthy eating habits, higher prevalence of smoking and obesity it can be supposed that the incidence of metabolic syndrome would likewise be higher. The aim of this work has been to determine the occurrence of metabolic syndrome and its risk factors among selected Roma respondents from the county of Rimavská Sobota district and to compare the results...
Traffic Noise and Cardiovascular SystemNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):6
Dietary Habits of Primary School Children in the Hradec Králové RegionORIGINAL ARTICLES
Hana Střítecká, Pavol Hlúbik
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):4-6
Increasing numbers of school-age children are becoming overweight or obese. Obesity is a consequence of energy imbalance. Many children fail to meet dietary recommendation. Food habits are characterized by an irregular meal pattern, skipped breakfast and school lunch, increased soft-drink consumption and decreased intake of fruits and vegetables, combined with low levels of physical activity and daily less active use of television and PC. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of obesity, dietary habits, food intake and physical activity amongst children 8-14 years of age in the Hradec Kralové region. The target population comprised elementary...
The Taste of PreventionEDITORIAL
Ľudmila Ševčíková
Hygiena 2010, 55(1):3
Smoking and the SimpsonsREVIEWS
Drahoslava Hrubá
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):146
Health Promotion has its Roots in Ancient PhilosophyNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):146
A New Head of the Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology at the Charles University First Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital of General Medicine in PragueNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):145
Neoplasia in the Czech RepublicNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):145
The NIH on Investigations of Well Water in Studies Performed in the USANEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):145
The Public Health Protection ActNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):144
Conclusions from the Conference "Nutrition and Health 2009"NEWS
Bohumil Turek, Petr Šíma
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):144
Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee of the Association of Public Health and Community Medicine of the Czech Medical Association JEP, October 14, 2009NEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):143
The First WHO Directive on Problems of Indoor Ambient AirNEWS
Vladimíra Puklová
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):142-143
Two Retrospectives Relating to November 1989NEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):141-142
The 6th Martin Meeting on Hygiene – Public HealthNEWS
Lukáš Murajda, Jana Buchancová
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):140-141
Legal Actualities during 23.5.2009-31.7.2009SHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Eva Nekvindová
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):138-139
American Restaurants and Public Health InspectionNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):137
The Health Police: a Forgotten HistorySHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):136-137
A short text remembering the "Health Police" of 1918-1939 in Czechoslovakia, with a contemporary critique of the concept (1934) and a reminder of Johan Peter Frank (1745-1821) the author of an important work concerning issues of public health and the Health Police system.
Farewell to MUDr. Jan KozákNEWS
Libuše Polanská
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):135
100th Anniversary of Permanent Drinking Water Disinfection and its Current DevelopmentREVIEW PAPERS
Vladimír Bencko, František Kožíšek
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):130-135
The introduction of sand filtration and bank infiltration in drinking water treatment in the middle of the 19th century represented significant progress in efforts to attain safe drinking water. That filtration was sufficiently effective only on condition the raw river water had not been excessively contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms. An acceptable measure of safety was attained only on the introduction of its disinfection. After a century since the introduction of continuous chlorination of drinking water along with the previously established filtration, it has been estimated that drinking water produced in this way can be attributed with...
E-Bug: The European Antibiotic and Hygiene Teaching Resource for Junior and Senior School ChildrenREVIEW PAPERS
Tereza Kopřivová Herotová, Jiří Beneš
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):127-129
Antimicrobial resistance remains one of the key problems in community and hospital settings within Europe. Increasing antibiotic resistance is related to increasing antibiotic use. The choice of prescribed antibiotics is often influenced by various marketing mechanisms and patient's comfort rather than by medical criteria. Representatives of many European countries feel weight of the problem and support public educational compaigns to attain prudent antibiotic use for both medical professionals and the public. Nevertheless, no great public educational campaign has been introduced so far. E-Bug seems to be the first such activity of this scope.
The 100th Year of the Netherlands' RIVMNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):126
Obesity and its Treatment – I. Etiology of ObesityREVIEW PAPERS
Jana Vlčková
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):122-126
At present obesity is becoming a worldwide pandemic. There is a multifactor etiology of obesity. The main reason is an excess of energetic input. Genetic factors account for 40-70% of its development. These genetic factors are also influenced by external factors, of which the diet, physical activity, social and mental factors are of the greatest importance. For a reversal of the present adverse development a change of diet habits, an incerease of fitness and responsibility of each subject for their health are critical. It is necessary to start with the applying of preventive measures from early childhood when the lifestyle habits are formed. Parents,...
Nearly an Octagenerian – Stanislav Hrubý, Doctor of ScienceNEWS
Jan Ševčík
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):121
Czech Armed Forces Programme of Extensive Primary CareREVIEW PAPERS
Hana Střítecká, Pavol Hlúbik
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):117-121
From 1999 in the Czech Army a programme of Primary Preventive Care (PPC) is being implemented - this PPC is for soldiers of assorted professions, functions and education in age group (25, 30, 33, 36, 39, 40-55 year). The number of examined is about 6,000-per year. Anthropometrical, laboratory and clinical knowledge give sufficient information about everyone and so it is possible to determine individual medication and preventive recommendations. The objective of those recommendations is to retard the manifestation of foremost civilization-linked diseases (diabetes mellitus type II, metabolic disorders, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, atherosclerosis, ...)....
"The Hygiene Hypothesis" and Allergic Diseases among Children Aged 3 Years ELSPAC Study ResultsORIGINAL ARTICLES
Drahoslava Hrubá, Lubomír Kukla, Mojmír Tyrlík, Halina Matějová
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):112-116
The "Hygiene hypothesis" proposes an explanation for the rising prevalence of allergic diseases through improved care early in life. Reduced exposure to infectious agents can deprive the immune system of maturation and support the survival of the fetal-type Th1/Th2 ratio.In the ELSPAC study, children aged 3 years were divided into 3 groups according to absence/presence of allergic diseases (atopy, urtica, hay fever, asthma, others): non-allergic (NA), monoallergic (A1), polyallergic (A2+). Possible risk factors were evaluated: living in a large family, breast feeding, exposure to smoking, postnatal morbidity, vaccination,...
Prevention at PresentEDITORIAL
Pavol Hlúbik
Hygiena 2009, 54(4):111
Central European Journal of Public Health No. 2, Vol. 17, June 2009NEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):108
Shall the Economic Approach be Applied to Prevention in the Czech Republic?DISCUSSION
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):107-108
Re: Burning for ScienceDISCUSSION
Vladimír Bencko
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):106
WHO on the Lowering of Alcohol AbuseNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):105
At the 60th Birthday of Prof. RaškaNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):105
Legal Actualities during 6.3.2009-22.5.2009SHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Eva Nekvindová
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):104-105
Cytogenetic Methods and Occupational Health Protection - a Laboratory Worker's ExperienceREVIEW PAPERS
Jaromíra Kůsová
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):99-103
Cytogenetic methods including cytogenetic analysis of chromosomal aberrations of peripheral lymphocytes have been using in monitoring of largely occupational exposure to genotoxic factors in Czech Republic and other countries for many years. In view of the fact that problems of genetic toxicology are quite remote for the health protection experts, the article submits some scientific knowledge from the discipline of genetic toxicology and selected experience and outputs in context with using of the "conventional cytogenetic analysis of chromosomal aberrations in human lymphocytes" in connection with the health safety of people, working at Moravskoslezsky...
Awards for Merit in Public Health in EnglandNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):98
Report on Public Health Protection during the Nordic World Ski Championship in LiberecREVIEW PAPERS
Vladimír Valenta
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):92-98
The 47th FIS World Championship in Classical Skiing was held from 18.2. to 1.3.2009 in the town of Liberec, Czech Republic, and its immediate surroundings. This was the largest mass event to take place in our country and comprised health risks which had to be confronted not only prior to and during the championship but also after it had finished. The authors have summarized experiences gained while protecting public health in its individual fields during the organization and complex negotiations in this concluding report, not only in order to evaluate their work but primarily to provide basic information to future organizers of similar events in the...
The Fabricators of Diseases and DeathNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):91
Lifestyle, Risk Factors and Remedies in Coronary DiseaseNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):91
Sports Supplements in the Diet of Junior AthletesORIGINAL ARTICLES
Věra Vlastníková, Libor Kubrycht, Dana Fialová
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):88-91
The purpose of this work was to clarify the sports dietary supplements in the nutrition of young athletes. We analyzed current scientific knowledge concerning sports nutrition, with focus on children and the youth. We conducted a pilot study - structured interviews with 55 students of a specialised sports grammar school were carried out to assess the athletes' personal experience and attitudes. Results: Only such sports supplements are recommended to young athletes which help to sustain the energy, vitamin and minerals requirements or help to optimize hydratation. On the contrary, supplements containing very high amounts of physiologically effective...
Consumption of Drinking Water in CanadaNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):87
The Annoying of Children by Noise from the Airport and Road TrafficNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):87
Smoking and Bacterial InfectionsORIGINAL ARTICLES
Drahoslava Hrubá
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):84-87
The brief overwiev of actual knowledge about enhanced risks of both active and passive smokers' susceptibilities to diseases caused by infectious factors, such as: respiratory tract infections (including tuberculosis), their comorbidity (as otitis media), bacterial diseases in the oral cavity (including periodontitis), sexually transmitted diseases and nosocomial infections. There are acceptable explanations for the biologic plausibility of these associations, supported by experimental studies. The findings are another reason for a comprehensive approach towards controlling the tobacco epidemic.
100th Anniversary of Birth of Prof. Karel Raška, M.D.NEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):83
Public Health and Epidemiology Education by Regional Public Health AuthoritiesORIGINAL ARTICLES
Vladimír Valenta
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):80-83
The article evaluates our four-year experience with conducting compulsory self-selected courses for students of the medical faculty focused on public health and epidemiological topics. The aim of these courses was to provide students with practice in this medical field, thereby making it more attractive and creating foundations for future professional orientation and better mutual coopearation between public health authorities and health care facilities. The courses proved a success and underlined the necessity of this form of education. Conclusions and recommendations for standardization of this type of education have been accepted on the basis of...
A New National Institute of Public Health in FinlandNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):79
Survey of Elementary and Secondary School Pupils' and Students' Smoking, Drug Abuse and AlcoholismORIGINAL ARTICLES
Jana Kučerová, Vladimír Valenta, Petr Salač, Věra Tučková, Ivana Suková
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):76-79
Between the years 1995 and 2005 the Regional Public Health Authority in Liberec conducted regular surveys focused on the teenager's lifestyle. The target group consisted of pupils of the 8th class of primary schools, students of secondary schools and apprentices of training centers. From the wide range of life style factors the following had been chosen: smoking, drugs abuse and alcoholism. There has been demonstrated a statistically significant increase of risky behavior regarding the factors observed. The survey was an important supplementation of the standard epidemiology given by public health legislation. At the same time these surveys helped...
EditorialEDITORIAL
Vladimír Valenta
Hygiena 2009, 54(3):75
In Memory of RNDr. Jiří Chalupa, DrSc.NEWS
František Kožíšek, Eva Břízová
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):72
The CLS JEP Society for Public Health & Community Medicine Award 2008NEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):71
The Battle with CancerNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):71
Global Health Report 2008NEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):71
Radiological Hazard of Narghile Smoking: Activity Concentrations and Dose AssessmentNEWS
Drahoslava Hrubá
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):70
Health Complaints and InequalitiesNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):70
BMI and MortalityNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):69
Annual Meeting of the Hygiene Journal Editorial BoardNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž, Věra Kernová
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):69
J. E. Purkyne 140th Anniversary Jubilee GalaNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):68
Ozone Health RisksNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):68
Burning for ScienceDISCUSSION
František Kožíšek
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):67-68
A Tool of the Public Health Protection Body for the Quality Evaluation of Health Risk Assessment (HRA)SHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Jana Kučerová
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):64-66
The article is focused on evaluation of health risk assessment by public health workers and describes a questionnaire, developed by the author, which should simplify evaluation of presented assessments and contribute to improving the effectiveness and quality of work conducted by public health protection facilities and hence improved public health protection.
Legal Actualities during 1.1.2009-5.3.2009SHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Eva Nekvindová
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):62-63
The article contains a brief summary of legal actualities during the 1.1.2009-5.3.2009 period, applicable to the work of specialised staff of regional public health stations. Identification of regulations concerning activities of our personnel has a long-standing tradition at the Liberec Regional Public Health Station and, due to positive reactions, is now being offered to the wider public.
HIV/AIDS: Disturbing TrendsNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):61
Ultraviolet Radiation and its Health ImpactREVIEW PAPERS
Ariana Lajčíková, Luděk Pekárek
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):57-61
The present state of knowledge of health consequences connected with human exposure to UV radiation is summarized. The danger of cancer promotion is emphasized and an overview is given of different types of skin neoplasia connected with excessive UV exposure. Due to that significant health risk, additional exposure using artificial sources of UV radiation (sunbeds) appears dangerous and hence undesirable. Recommendations of International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) concerning protection of human health against non-ionizing radiation are described and WHO activities in this area briefly mentioned. Different phototypes of...
From the Proceedings of the Commission for Resolvingthe Iodine DeficitNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):56
Dietary Dose of Selenium in Seniors with Oncological and Diabetic DiseasesORIGINAL ARTICLES
Alena Halamíčková, Hana Stavělová, Ladislav Malota, Vladimír Kopřiva
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):52-56
Selenium is an essential trace element the insufficiency of which is related to numerous serious disorders including oncological diseases and diabetes mellitus. Selenium intake was followed up in the food of said patients in the span of ten days during a summer period and another ten days during a winter period. In the analysed time all meals were prepared from 111 kinds of foodstuffs. The main sources of selenium in both diets were food groups of meat and meat products, cereals, and milk and dairy products which subsidized daily selenium intake by more than 80%. The basal minimum was reached in both diets on every analyzed day. The recommended daily...
The Influence of Smoking on Dental and Periodontal StatusORIGINAL ARTICLES
Jindra Šmejkalová, Radovan Slezák, Lenka Hodačová, Eva Čermáková, Vimal Jacob, Zdeněk Fiala
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):44-51
Using the method of the cross-sectional epidemiological study in randomized sample of an adult population an influence of smoking on the oral health (namely the periodontium and teeth) was followed. This study consisted of two parts, a selfreported questionnaire inquiry and clinical examination carried out ensured by uniformly instructed dentists. Dental status and periodontal status were assessed by DMF (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth) and CPITN (Community Periodondal Index of Treatment Needs) indices. Statistical analysis was performed by NCSS 2007 programme exploited the descriptive statistics, χ2 test and logistic regression....
Anniversaries of Slovak HygienistsNEWS
Ľudmila Ševčíková
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):43
Exposure to Polyhalogenated Hydrocarbons and Incidence of Selected MalignanciesORIGINAL ARTICLES
Vladimír Bencko, Jiří Rameš, Lenka Juříčková
Hygiena 2009, 54(2):40-43
Increased polyhalogenated hydrocarbons were found in breast milk fat samples collected in the Uherské Hradiště (UH) District compared to that of five other sampled regions throughout the Czech Republic. The content of lipophilic xenobiotics corresponded to the values detected in breast milk samples in Eastern Slovakia, Michalovce District, that were collected according to the same protocol within the 5th FP PCBRisk QLK 4-2000-00488. The Michalovce District revealed lower than expected incidence of breast and prostate malignancies. According to the same protocol, the authors performed an analysis of the same spectrum of malignancies in the UH district...