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Trends in Cigarette Smoking in Czech Children and Adolescents from 1994 through 2006 and Selected Smoking Associations among AdolescentsORIGINAL ARTICLES

Ladislav Csémy, Hana Sovinová, Jarmila Rážová, Hana Provazníková

Hygiena 2008, 53(2):48-52  

Objective. The study is focused on trends in smoking among adolescents in the Czech Republic from 1994 through 2006. Specific attention is given to psychosocial context of smoking.Methods. Analyses are based on a dataset from the WHO project Health Behaviour in School-aged Children. The Czech Republic has participated in the study since 1994. Data were collected in schools in form of an anonymous survey. Sample. The sample size of school-aged children from years 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006 is as follows: 3,585 3,703 5,012 and 4,782 individuals respectively.Results. The prevalence of regular smoking (frequency at least once per week) was rather...

Investing in HealthNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2008, 53(2):47  

Response and Non-response in the Czech Population Health Survey (Results of the HELEN Study)ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Kristýna Žejglicová, Marek Malý, Jana Kratěnová

Hygiena 2008, 53(2):40-47  

Response rates are one of important markers to influence the validity of epidemiological studies, including selective surveys of population health. One of selective surveys performed in the Czech Republic is the questionnaire-based survey - the "HELEN study". The HELEN study is a part of the System of Monitoring of Health of the Population related to the environment. The overall response rate of the study decreased from 70 % in the first stage (1998-2002) to 50 % in the second stage (2004-2005). The lower response rate was due to decreasing willingness in Czech society to participate in similar surveys and was also influenced by the performance of...

The National Institute of Public Health is udergoing transformationEDITORIAL

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2008, 53(2):39  

The EC Public Health ProgrammeNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):36  

Vitamin C May Hamper Adaptation to ExerciseNEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):36  

Exercise More to Live LongerNEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):36  

Myocardial Infarction is Moving to Advanced AgeNEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):35  

The Ministry of Health Established New AwardsNEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):35  

Central European Journal of Public Health, No. 4, Vol. 15, 2007NEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):35  

Assembly of Representatives of the Organizational Constituents of the JEP Czech Medical AssociationNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):35  

Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee of the Association of Public Health and Community Medicine of the Czech Medical Association JEP of November 27, 2007, Hradec KrálovéNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):34  

DETERMINE - An European Consortium on Socio-economic Determinants of HealthNEWS

Hana Janatová

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):33  

Public Health Care and Genomics – Information on the ProjectNEWS

Jaroslav Volf

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):33  

In Memory of a ColleagueNEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):32  

80th Anniversary of the Death of Professor Pavel Kučera, M.D.NEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):32  

4th European Conference: Smoking or Health (ECTOH)SHORT COMMUNICATIONS

Drahoslava Hrubá

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):30-31  

Conference of the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE)NEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):29  

Survey of Legal Enactments, Operational and Approximating Procedures, Governmental Orders of the Slovak Republic and Ordinances of the Ministry of Health, Slovak Republic, as Ordained since July 2006SHORT COMMUNICATIONS

Ivan Rovný

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):26-29  

Environmental Effects on HealthNEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):25  

European Commission and UEFA to Support Physical ActivityNEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):25  

Programme of Compensation and Prevention of Static Overload of Children at SchoolSHORT COMMUNICATIONS

Jana Langmajerová, Marta Bursová

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):23-25  

The project contributes to the fulfillment of component objective 11.1.4 of the Health 21 program: To improve the condition of the motor system of children by means of the school. The article describes results of entrance examination of body posture and selected functional muscle tests by sample of 40 children aged 6-7 years and by sample of 46 children aged 10-11 years from the 10th Elementary School in Pilsen. We used a combination of somatometric examination by the DTP-1 diagnostic system and somatoscopic examination of posture. On the basis of gained results we recommended appropriate compensatory exercises with optimal methodology of their performance...

Report on the Smoking Habit in Children in the Czech RepublicNEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):22  

Health Promotion – Development and PerspectivesREVIEW PAPERS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):19-22  

The article brings a brief overview of health promotion development since the creation of a modern definition of health (WHO 1948) and associated landmarks such as the Alma-Ata conference, the Ottawa Charter (1986) and further reiterates the concept as presented by WHO in 2007. The author then focuses on the development of health promotion in the Czech Republic (CR), which was largely based on Health Promotion Projects, voluntary communal activity funded by the Ministry of Health and recently the HEALTH 21 project. The author goes on to cite critical evaluation of health promotion in the CR by WHO/EURO experts and presents proposals for improving health...

Simple Nutrition Software for Quick Assessment and the Results of its Distribution to Members of the PublicORIGINAL ARTICLES

Jindřich Fiala

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):12-18  

There is a considerable gap between the need for nutritional assessment and the frequency of its actual performence. One of the main reasons is the demandingness of available nutritional tools, because usually it is necessary to input intricately detailed dietary data, which is time-consuming. Currently accessible tools are therefore used almost exclusively by nutritional specialists and not by general practitioners or even the general public. The objective of the described project was to create a very simple computerized tool for introductory dietary assessment according to major food groups and the food pyramid. The main questionnaire form consists...

Global-Health Bulletin 2007NEWS

Redakce

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):11  

The Use of Preventive Check-ups Database for Epidemiological StudiesORIGINAL ARTICLES

Luděk Čížek, Lucie Máchová, Gabriela Janoutová, Jiřina Koutná, Helena Kollárová, Dagmar Horáková, Jiří Lorenc, Vladimír Janout

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):6-11  

A preventive check-up database from the Šumperk district, containing 49 426 subjects has been employed for epidemiological studies in order to illuminate the role of selected risk factors for cancers and metabolic diseases. The influence of blood group A on the incidence of stomach cancer was assessed with the conclusion, that this blood group does not increase risk of this disease. The influence of smoking on the incidence of different histological type of lung cancer has been investigated in another study. A more pronounced association was revealed between smoking and squamous cell carcinoma and small cell carcinoma than between adenocarcinoma and...

The Chief Public Health Officer of the Slovak Republic about the Major Concerns of the Sector Headed by HimEDITORIAL

Ivan Rovný

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):4-5  

ReminiscencesEDITORIAL

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2008, 53(1):3  

A Jubilee Worthy of AttentionNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):144  

Jan Evangelista Purkyně Was Born 220 Years AgoNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):143  

Gustav Kabrhel: To the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Czech scientific hygieneNEWS

František Kožíšek

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):142-143  

Central European Journal of Public Health, No. 3, Vol. 15, 2007NEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):141  

Deprivation Indices: A Literary SurveyREVIEW PAPERS

Hana Šlachtová, Hana Tomášková, Anna Šplíchalová, Petra Fejtková

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):135-141  

Over the last three decades a number of indices of socio-economic deprivation (SESDI) were created. The goal of the review is to bring published information on methods of the most commonly used SES indices and their use in public health. The paper presents the theoretical concepts of poverty and deprivation and their measurement. It deals with the main data sources for construction of indices, their advantages and weaknesses. With respect to the most sophisticated system of deprivation indices in Great Britain and their widespread routine use, the review was based on English and Scottish indices of deprivation. In the paper the validity of indices,...

European Research Area – New PerspectivesNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):134  

Ageing in HealthNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):134  

Socio-economic Deprivation – Theoretical Approaches and the Measuring of Socio-economic Deprivation through IndicesREVIEW PAPERS

Hana Šlachtová, Petra Fejtková, Anna Šplíchalová, Pavla Polaufová, Hana Tomášková

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):126-134  

The results of epidemiological studies confirmed evidence in the differences in mortality of social classes or groups that reflects the concurrent effect of many factors - including the socio-economic ones. Health is affected by these factors mostly by the extent of deprivation of the specific social group - it is both material and social deprivation.Socio-economic deprivation is measured at both levels - at the individual as well as at area level using a variety of socio-economic deprivation indices. The methodology of measurement of the socio-economic status has also been elaborated by the World Health Organization. Deprivation is thought to...

55th Anniversary of the Public Health ServiceNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):125  

Using Molecular Biology Based Methods in Public Health Microbiology Laboratories II. Laboratory Diagnostics of Some Agents – Bordetella pertussis, Bacillus anthracis, Toxoplasma gondiiREVIEW PAPERS

Lucia Maďarová

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):118-125  

The application of knowledge of bacterial genetics is no longer a new issue and the domain of research and development centers, being increasingly applied in routine microbiological practice. The introduction of new diagnostic methods, based on principles of molecular biology, to the clinical microbiology laboratories has simplified the identification of etiological agents in examined samples. This fact is especially significant in relation to therapy and in the introduction of efficient epidemiological measures and safety precautions. Using molecular-biology methods it is possible to confirm clinical diagnoses, where other detection methods had failed.

Central European Journal of Public Health, No. 2, Vol. 15, 2007NEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):117  

Can Population Ageing Be Associated with Decreased Morbidity?REVIEW PAPERS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):115-117  

Mean life expectancy is increasing in a great part of the world and the population is ageing. In developed countries including the Czech Republic, an increase in years lived in good health and, at the same time, a decrease in years lived in disease have recently been observed. This phenomenon is called morbidity compression and is explained by a variety of positive socio-economic changes resulting in a higher level of health care, disease prevention and health promotion. Pessimistic prognosis of uncontrollable growth in health care costs related to population ageing may turn out not to be fully justified.

Problems of Health Under Portuguese Presidency of the EUNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):114  

Economics of the Smoking Habit in the Czech RepublicORIGINAL ARTICLES

Daniela Habrová, Drahoslava Hrubá

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):110-114  

This study concentrates on information about the economic measures used to curb the tobacco smoking habit, and about their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. It also provides an analysis of the impact of smoking on the Czech economy in 2003 weighing up the profits and losses within public funds caused by smoking.Using the methods of nationwide studies in other countries, the data from the Czech Home Office, 2001-2004; Czech Institute of Health Information and Statistics, 2003 and 2006; Czech Statistical Office, 2003 and 2004, the analysis of the impact of smoking on the Czech economy shows that it has a negative impact on the public purse. The...

3rd Conference School and Health 21 and 35th Conference on Health Promotion in Children and AdoloscentsNEWS

Věra Kernová

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):109  

Smoking and the Opinions of Parents of School Age ChildrenORIGINAL ARTICLES

Drahoslava Hrubá, Iva Žaloudíková

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):105-109  

In the program "Non-smoking is normal", attention is drawn to and effort made to involve parents in targeted education and bringing up of their children towards a healthy lifestyle, including their protection against passive smoking. Parents' experience and opinions were measured in a questionnaire containing 10 questions, each with several options of answers, distributed through their children in the 2nd grade of primary school. The data were evaluated by the statistic program EPI INFO (χ2 test). Together 565 parents filled in the questionnaire; among them 59.9 % did not smoke, in 28.0 % families there was one smoker and in 12.1 % families both...

Are the Antismoking Programmes on the Primary Schools Effective?ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Veronika Zachovalová

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):100-104  

The educational programme "Our Class Does Not Smoke" has been designed for higher grade elementary school children and is based on the active influence of non-smoking children on their classmates, making it possible that a non-smoking environment is perceived as a social norm. The programme is derived from the Smokefree Class Competition project implemented in most EU 15 countries.In the school year 2005/2006, altogether, 255 students of 11 eighth-grade classes from 3 elementary schools in Brno and two elementary schools in other localities (Kostelec u Holešova, Frýdek-Místek) joined the programme.From an anonymous questionnaire survey, it...

Dear readersEDITORIAL

Ľudmila Ševčíková

Hygiena 2007, 52(4):99  

Psychology of Health in the Curriculum of Military Hygiene and Preventive MedicineAbstracts of papers delivered

A. Vosečková, Z. Hrstka, P. Hlúbik, T. Halajčuk, V. Pavlík, J. Klenková, J. Peregrinová

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):96  

Influence of Environmental Risk Factors on TumorigenesisAbstracts of papers delivered

M. Tirpáková, K. Rimárová, K. Bernasovská

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):95-96  

Determination of Acrolein in the Indoor EnvironmentAbstracts of papers delivered

M. Špaček, D. Pelikánová, Z. Podzimková

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):95  

Influence of Smoking on Oral HealthAbstracts of papers delivered

J. Šmejkalová, E. Čermáková, L. Hodačová, S. Vellappally, J. Vimal, R. Slezák

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):95  

Disinfection of the Skin and VaccinationAbstracts of papers delivered

R. Šindelář, M. Hartmanová

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):95  

The Influence of Selected Health and Psycho-Social Aspects on the Quality of Life in Patients Suffering from Multiple Myeloma (MM) and Malignant Lymphoma (ML) Following Erythropoietic Cell TransplantationAbstracts of papers delivered

L. Slováček, B. Slováčková, L. Jebavý, V. Pavlík, M. Blažek, J.M. Horáček

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):94-95  

The Quality of Life in Patients Suffering from Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Treated with Autologous Erythropoietic Cell TransplantationAbstracts of papers delivered

L. Slováček, B. Slováčková, L. Jebavý, V. Pavlík

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):94  

Blower Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) – Influence on the Quality of Life in Patients Suffering from Lower Extremity Ischemic Disease: Results of a Prospective AnalysisAbstracts of papers delivered

L. Slováček, B. Slováčková, V. Pavlík, V. Chovanec

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):94  

The Curriculum of Hygiene and Epidemiology at the Charles University 1st Faculty of Medicine – Virus Hepatitides, Students' Field WorkAbstracts of papers delivered

M. Schejbalová, A. Slámová, Š. Adamčíková

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):94  

Basic Health Characteristics of the Romany-Gypsy PopulationAbstracts of papers delivered

K. Rimárová

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):93-94  

Balancing Capabilities of Children in Selected Sports ClassesAbstracts of papers delivered

V. Pavlík, P. Hlúbik, M. Nová

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):93  

The Prevalence of Obesity and its Association with Hypertension in Employees of Škoda Auto in the Years 2004-2006Abstracts of papers delivered

L. Novotný, G. Csoesz, J. Moravík, Vladimír Bencko, Š. Svačina

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):93  

The Quality of Life Connected with Oral HealthAbstracts of papers delivered

L. Hodačová, J. Šmejkalová, E. Čermáková, R. Slezák

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):93  

Life Style and the Quality of Life of Czech Children in the City and in the VillageAbstracts of papers delivered

E. Hlaváčková, L. Hodačová, J. Šmejkalová, L. Csémy

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):92-93  

Risks of Dermal Exposure to PAHAbstracts of papers delivered

Z. Fiala, L. Borská, C. Andrýs, J. Krejsek, K. Hamáková, J. Kremláček, J. Šmejkalová, D. Vokurková

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):92  

Pakistan: A Guide to the Sanitary and Epidemiological Situation in the RegionAbstracts of papers delivered

J. Fajfrová, M. Husárová, T. Halajčuk, P. Bednarčík, P. Hlúbik, M. Fajfr, Z. Valenta

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):92  

Afghanistan: A Guide to the Sanitary and Epidemiological Situation in the RegionAbstracts of papers delivered

J. Fajfrová, M. Husárová, T. Halajčuk, P. Bednarčík, P. Hlúbik, M. Fajfr, Z. Valenta

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):92  

The Smoking Habit at the Charles University 2nd Faculty of Medicine in Prague from the Point of View of GHPS – Global Health Professional SurveyAbstracts of papers delivered

K. Dohnal

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):92  

Mycoplasms and Ureaplasms – Demonstration in Clinical MaterialAbstracts of papers delivered

L. Čisláková, M. Huljaková, J. Mikulová, R. Dankovčík, Z. Szövenyiová, I. Fandáková

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):91-92  

Chlamydia Trachomatis – Examinations with PCR Methods in WomenAbstracts of papers delivered

L. Čisláková, J. Mikulová, M. Huljaková, R. Dankovčík, Z. Szövenyiová, I. Fandáková

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):91  

Changes in HSP and CA Levels in Children upon Exposure to PAH and UV-RadiationAbstracts of papers delivered

L. Borská, Z. Fiala, K. Hamáková, J. Šmejkalová, C. Andrýs, J. Krejsek, J. Kremláček

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):91  

Exposure to polyhalogenated hydrocarbons and the incidence rate of selected malignanciesAbstracts of papers delivered

Vladimír Bencko, Jiří Rameš, Lenka Juříčková

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):91  

On the History of the National Institutes of Public HealthPRESENTED PAPERS

Helena Rapantová

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):89-90  

The article deals with the state research-laboratory institutions performing examinations for all branches of hygiene, giving expert opinions and providing other services for the State Administration of Public Health, as in our country were: the National Institute of Public Health in Prague (1925) and the State Social-Health Institute in Bratislava (1939).

Environmental and Life Style Risk Factors of Colorectal Carcinoma. Questionnaire InquiryPRESENTED PAPERS

Jiří Rameš, Vladimír Bencko, Zdeněk Valenta

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):87-88  

A data base containing 1,000 questionnaires was collected, which included data from patients suffering from lung, colorectal and breast cancer. Data collection was performed by a method of focused interview, which was performed by trained health workers. This study recognized all ethical requirements, including informed consent.In this sample, a diagnosis of colorectal carcinoma was found in men (N=117) and women (N=67) in comparison with the control, non-oncological group, which included men (N=36) and women (N=67). Aside from the expected risk factors as, e.g. age, or genetic predisposition, additional statistically significant associations were...

Changes in the Equilibrium Capabilities of Children in Specific Sports ClassesPRESENTED PAPERS

Vladimír Pavlík, Pavol Hlúbik, Martina Nová

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):84-86  

The article follows up and investigates the changes of functional fitness and coordination abilities of pupils in sports classes. The anthropometric parameters obtained in the lab were assessed and later the results of balance tests were compared: the experimental group was compared with the control group. The article explains the achieved findings, puts forward conclusions and takes measures for practice, which can be of assistance in pedagogical as well as sports trainer's work.

Methods of Assessing Health-related Quality of Life after MenopausePRESENTED PAPERS

Markéta Moravcová, Jiří Mareš, Josef Donát

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):82-83  

Presently, no standardized method as a specific instrument for assessing health-related quality of life after menopause is being applied in Czech clinical practice. In this study three methods are examined to that end - the Utian Quality of Life Scale (UQOL), the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) and the SF-36 health survey questionnaire. UQOL and MRS are being standardized for the Czech female population. Standardization of the Czech version of questionnaires is carried out in practice following "contemplations out loud", reflections of clients and methods of filling them out. The SF-36 is being used as a general method of assessing HRQoL for the rating...

Heart Rate Recovery and Its Prognostic Value in Heart Failure PatientsPRESENTED PAPERS

Věra Kubrychtová, Thomas P. Olson, Kent R. Bailey, Prabin Thapa, Thomas G. Allison, Bruce D. Johnson

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):79-81  

The goal of this study was to evaluate heart rate recovery (HRR) as a useful variable in assessing risk of death in heart failure (HF) patients and compare it with other prognostic indicators. Methods: Retrospective data were analyzed in 712 HF patients who underwent echocardiography and exercise testing. Results: Patients were divided into 3 groups according to their HRR: group 1 (HRR ≤ 4 bpm), group 2 (5 ≤ HRR ≤ 9 bpm), and group 3 (HRR ≥ 10). Group 1 had the highest mortality in both, the long and short term. HRR was independently predictive of mortality after adjusting for age, gender, NYHA class, LVEF and BMI. Conclusions: HRR might...

On Fish ConsumptionPRESENTED PAPERS

Tatiana Kimáková, Kamila Bernasovská

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):77-79  

We measured the concentration of mercury obtained by analysis from frozen and canned seafood and other fish pruducts. 350 samples were analyzed and the results evaluated according to existing domestic norms (Codes of the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic N° 608/2004-100 from March 2004 - dealing with contaminants of food pruducts in Slovakia). The mercury analysis was performed by established methods using flame atomic absorption spectrometry AMA 254. The concentration of mercury obtained from the 350 samples was in the range of 0.08942 mg.kg-1 to 3.98692 mg.kg-1 Hg.From the 350 analyzed samples in 160 (46 %)...

Risks of Harmed Health in Czech ServicemenPRESENTED PAPERS

Pavol Hlúbik, Hana Střítecká

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):75-77  

In the group under follow-up there has been assessed the occurrence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors with a focus on nutritional status, lipidogram and anamnestic data. There has been found a high prevalence of excess weight and obesity and a relatively increased risk of CVD in the group under follow-up.

Health Education in Framework Education ProgrammesPRESENTED PAPERS

Dana Fialová, Jana Doležalová

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):73-74  

In the National Programme of Education Development the principles of curriculum reform were formulated. Framework education programmes (FEP) define binding education frameworks for particular periods of pre-school, elementary and college education. School education programmes are drawn up by each particular school according to principles given in appropriate FEP. These the school may modify according to its own conditions, character of the region and its specific aims. In FEP for elementary and college education, there are given so-called elementary education areas and cross-sectional themes. In the education area "Man and Health", common for both...

Health Impact of Traffic EmissionsPRESENTED PAPERS

Vladimír Bencko, Milan Tuček, Jitka Petanová, Ladislav Novotný

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):70-72  

Alterations of immunity due to exposure to traffic emissions may result in an increased risk of cancer. Methods: Repeated observation of a total of 221 persons (84% men) for a period of three years consists of 44 persons occupationally exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and 117 healthy controls. The measurement of the content of 16 PAHs employing active personal dosimetry in the working air was performed by personal long-term sampling was done in 25 exposed persons. The exposure biomarker analyzed was the urine content of 1-hydroxypyrene (1-OHP). Results: The monitored sums of PAHs in the working air ranged from 0.11 to 8.96 μg.m-3...

Biological Monitoring in the Czech Republic – Exposure of the General Population to Environmental Xenobiotics in 2005PRESENTED PAPERS

Andrea Batáriová, Milena Černá, Jiří Šmíd, Věra Spěváčková, Mája Čejchanová, Dana Očadlíková, Hana Bavorová, Bohuslav Beneš

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):68-69  

In 2005 the concentrations of trace elements (cadmium, lead, mercury, copper, selenium, zinc) in blood and urine of adults were measured in the framework of the Biological Monitoring Project in the Czech Republic. Blood cadmium levels in adults were significantly influenced by smoking (medians 1.30 and 0.50 μg/l in smokers and non-smokers, respectively). The levels of cadmium in urine were higher in women than in men. Higher blood lead levels were observed in men (35,4 μg/l) in comparison to women (26,6 μg/l), plumbemia correlated with age. Blood mercury levels were 0.91 and 1.16 μg/l in men and women, respectively. Blood selenium...

Prevention and the Present Time – Liškutin DaysEDITORIAL

Pavol Hlúbik

Hygiena 2007, 52(3):67  

The "Health Promotion Crossroads 2007" Conference (September 6-7, 2007, Poděbrady)NEWS

Jarmila Rážová

Hygiena 2007, 52(2):64  

The Personality Profile of Jaroslav KotulánNEWS

Drahoslava Hrubá

Hygiena 2007, 52(2):64  

Central European Journal of Public Health, No. 1, Vol.15NEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(2):63  

National Health Programme (NHP) – Health Promotion Projects 2006NEWS

Jarmila Rážová, Lenka Kostelecká, Edita Suková

Hygiena 2007, 52(2):63  

The New European Project "EURRECA" is Targeted at Nutritional RecommendationsNEWS

Jiří Ruprich

Hygiena 2007, 52(2):62  

World Health AssemblyNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(2):61  

Health Impact Assessment GuidanceNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(2):61  

Integration of Health Impact Assessment into Strategic DocumentsSHORT COMMUNICATIONS

Vladimír Valenta, Jana Kučerová

Hygiena 2007, 52(2):59-61  

The article is focused on the integration of a method of health impact assessment in strategic documents, as propagated and employed in the Liberec region.

Limiting Tobacco Use in EuropeNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(2):58  

Actualization of Air-Quality GuidelinesNEWS

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2007, 52(2):58