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Should the legal tobacco age-of-sale be increased to 21 years?REVIEWS
Drahoslava Hrubá
Hygiena 2020, 65(1):16 
Is the declared 95% safety of electronic cigarettes substantiated and true?REVIEWS
Drahoslava Hrubá
Hygiena 2020, 65(1):9
Legal actualities during 16.10.2019 – 20.1.2020SHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Eva Nekvindová
Hygiena 2020, 65(1):29-30
E-detective story: classic e-cigarettes were not the causeSHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Eva Králíková
Hygiena 2020, 65(1):27-28 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1747
Instead of classic e-cigarettes, the lung injury epidemic in the USA is more clearly associated with vaping of cannabinoid oily substances namely those containing vitamin E acetate.
Development of the intestinal microbiome – importance for prevention and therapyREVIEW PAPERS
Igo Kajaba, Aida Kajabová, Manon Genčíková, Branislav Genčík, Nora Lovászová, Vladimír Bencko, Jaroslav Kříž, Bohumil Turek, Petr Šíma, Pavel Dlouhý, Jan Ševčík
Hygiena 2020, 65(1):22-26 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1735
Presented is a review of knowledge about the development of the microbiome from birth with regard to its genetic predisposition to 2 basic factors - the way of birth and nutrition of the newborn. The close relationship of microbial development to the intestinal immune system is shown. Attention is drawn to the importance of eumicrobiosis and its preventive function in the course of metabolic processes and the prevalence of non-contagiouse diseases. A particularly serious risk of dysmicrobiosis, which is currently considered to be one of the major elements in the etiopathogenesis of many so-called civilization linked diseases, is underlined. The importance...
Minimisation of risk of exposure to mercuryREVIEW PAPERS
Katarína Kromerová, Vladimír Bencko
Hygiena 2020, 65(1):17-21 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1731
Mercury is found in the environment due to human activities or natural processes. Due to long-range atmospheric transport capacity, biotransformation into organic forms, bioaccumulation and biomagnification in the food chain in combination with high toxicity, mercury has become a priority environmental contaminant, which the World Health Organization has identified as one of the ten most dangerous chemicals for public health. Mercury exposures in developed countries show significant economic costs, especially in the form of economic productivity losses. Studies have also highlighted the significant economic benefits of preventing mercury pollution...
Alcohol's harms to othersREVIEW PAPERS
Elizabeth Nováková, Viktor Mravčík
Hygiena 2020, 65(1):10-16 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1730
Aims: Alcohol consumption affects not only its user but also his social environment. Consequences for the drinker are well mapped, but less attention is paid to the affected environment. Harm made to it is known as alcohol's harm(s) to others (AHTO). The AHTO approach includes a wide spectrum of harms at the individual level, in the family system, community and society. This is to provide an overview of the AHTO including typology, types of research and classification, AHTO makers, groups at higher risk and protective factors. Methods: This thesis is a review. To meet the aims, a systematic research of bibliographic databases was made. Also other information...
Health and GIS: The present situation and future options in the Czech RepublicORIGINAL ARTICLES
Jana Loosová, Jiří Šmída, Vladimír Valenta, Ondřej Kovář
Hygiena 2020, 65(1):5-9 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1739
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are currently used in a number of disciplines as effective methods of managing, analyzing, sharing and visualizing geographic data. At Regional Public Health Authorities in the Czech Republic, however, this positive trend in digitalisation of their work does not progress as intensively as in other disciplines. According to the probe, there are two objective reasons. Technical problems with the lack of appropriate technical equipment and, above all, shortcomings of personnel. Education belonging to the necessary measures to raise awareness of the advantages and opportunities of implementation of GIS methods was supported...
The cost of community prevention programmesNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):179
Nomination of new regional WHO headNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):179
Ten years of the County Health Department in the USANEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):179
Milk iodine content in SwitzerlandREVIEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):178
The influence of the Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular morbidity remains uncertainREVIEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):178
E-cigarettes and the environmentREVIEWS
Drahoslava Hrubá
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):177
The smoking habit in both parents increases the risk of inborn developmental heart defects in their progenyREVIEWS
Drahoslava Hrubá
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):177
Tracking down the typhoid fever epidemic at the Albertov student canteen 97 years agoREVIEWS
František Kožíšek
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):173
Promotion of fruit and vegetable consumption in children from poor familiesREVIEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):169
Environmental health inequality in EuropeREVIEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):169
LEAD does not mean just leadREVIEWS
Drahoslava Hrubá
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):146
Legal actualities during 1.7.2019 – 15.10.2019SHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Eva Nekvindová
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):174
E-detective story: Should we be afraid of e-cigarettes?DISCUSSION
Eva Králíková
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):175-177 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1732
Options of applying GIS in practice by public health authoritiesREPORT FROM PRACTICE
Jan Beneš
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):170-173 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1728
The competence of regional public health authorities is still quite extensive even today, very often in practice there is work with the space around us, its use, various factors and their effect. Within a wide range of inspections and assessments, we obtain data that relates to different locations and spaces. And just for the purpose of working with spatial data and analyzing that data, or the monitoring of different relationships in a given space or finding out the cause of the examined problem, it is appropriate to use the so-called geographic information systems (hereinafter referred to as "GIS"). GIS experience differs across regional public health...
Historical noise burden is still an issueREVIEW PAPERS
Dana Potužníková, Tomáš Hellmuth, Aleš Jiráska, David Kresl, Lubomír Píša, Vítězslav Křivánek
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):164-169 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1724
On 30 July 2016, the Government Decree No. 272/2011 Coll., On health protection against adverse effects of noise and vibrations, became effective. The amendment in § 12 still includes the possibility of granting a correction to the so-called "old noise load" and adjusts the conditions under which a +20 dB correction can be admitted to the baseline sound pressure level A LAeq,T 50 dB. Correction to the old noise load was introduced in 2000 as an analogy to the reduction of old ecological burdens in the environment. This paper deals with the analysis of problems that the "historical noise burdens" institute brings...
Measured impacts of low emission zones on air quality changes in German cities. A lesson for the Czech RepublicREVIEW PAPERS
Marek Tögel, Roman Čampula, Libor Špička
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):154-163 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1721
Since 2013 municipalities in the Czech Republic are allowed to implement low emission zones (LEZs), which are supposed to improve air quality in urban areas. Nevertheless, no LEZs have been implemented in any Czech city yet. Many critics of the introduction NEZ, referring to some international scientific studies, point out the negligible impacts of this measure. What are the real outcomes of scientific papers then? This meta-analysis analysed 15 primary studies, which conducted empirical research of LEZs' impacts on imissions of PM10, PM1.0, soot and nitrogen oxides. According to the results of the meta-analysis, LEZs contributed...
Assessment of the prevention of risks connected with the application of electrosurgical instrumentsORIGINAL ARTICLES
Magda Taliánová, Kateřina Langrová, Jana Wichsová
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):147-153 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1734
Aim: The aim of the survey was to find out whether the respondents encountered an undesirable event in the use of electrosurgical equipment, as well as preventive measures in relation to electrosurgery set in selected operating theaters and whether generally valid recommendations related to the use of electrosurgical equipment are followed. Methods: For data collection, a qualitative method of semi-structured interview with 6 respondents (head/station nurses of operating theaters) from three medical facilities within one region was chosen, which was supplemented by participating observation in operating theaters. The survey was conducted from July...
Evaluation of the mental load in general nurses working at Departments of pediatric oncologyORIGINAL ARTICLES
Markéta Papršteinová, Barbora Faltová, Barbora Holá
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):141-146 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1723
Every medical workplace is specific and there are various demands placed on general nurses. Department of pediatric oncology, undoubtedly belongs among the workplaces, where the high load on the psyche of all staff is expected. The aim of the survey was to determine the mental work load on general nurses in the department of pediatric oncology. To identify and evaluate possible sources of work stress with general nurses in the paediatric oncology units the Meister's questionnaire has been used. It has been found that the critical values were exceeded in the case of factor 1 and factor 3. General nurses at the monitored workplaces perceived mental workload...
The place of hygiene and the journal Hygiena in the instruction of students of medicine and the fulfilling of the legacy of J. A. KomenskýEDITORIAL
Jana Jurkovičová
Hygiena 2019, 64(4):139-140 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1736
Changes in the Editorial board of the Hygiena journalNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):136
Sixty-ninth meeting of the WHO European Regional CommitteeNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):135
Bořivoj Havlík, PhD, DS has passed awayNEWS
František Kožíšek
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):135
The increasing of taxes on tobacco products prolongs lifeREVIEWS
Drahoslava Hrubá
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):136
Too many young men are dying due to preventable diseasesREVIEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):136
Health inspection on overseas excursion shipsNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):127
The hypothesis that electronic cigarettes can cause myocardial infarction is likelyREVIEWS
Drahoslava Hrubá
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):129
IQOS – a revolution or just a new trick of the tobacco industry?REVIEWS
Drahoslava Hrubá
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):111
An attempt to decrease noise in intensive care unitsREVIEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):104
Legal actualities during 21.4.2019 – 30.6.2019SHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Eva Nekvindová
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):130
Anti-noise measures at regional freight railway stationsREPORT FROM PRACTICE
Šimon Veleba
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):131-134 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1722
Presented is the problem of noise reduction from the operation of rail brakes at the regional freight railway station in Havlíčkův Brod. According to the state health supervision, the hygienic limits of noise have been exceeded in the protected outdoor area of buildings at night. A major source of noise in the operation of rail brakes was the sound caused by the clamping of the wheels, giving rise to intense whistling. The operator has designed and implemented effective noise prevention measures, such as the installation of passive and active anti-noise measures. The implementation of these measures reduced noise from the use of rail brakes by more...
One hundred years of modern cremation in the Czech RepublicSHORT COMMUNICATIONS
František Kožíšek
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):128-129 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1726
The article reminds of the prohibition of cremation in Christian Europe and the struggle for the reintroduction of cremation at the turn of the 20th century. In the Czech lands, the prohibition of cremation was in force until 1919 when, on the initiative of J. Kvapil, a playwright and also a then deputy, one of the shortest acts ever was passed which allowed cremation. In the same year, the Liberec crematorium was the first to be put into operation in the Czech Republic. This year, it is exactly one hundred years since the reintroduction of cremation in the Czech Republic, which now accounts for around 80% of the annual total of funerals in this country.
Strategies and action plans for childhood obesity preventionREVIEW PAPERS
Jindřich Fiala, Pavlína Kaňová, Lucie Kotalová
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):117-127 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1727
Child overweight and obesity represent a major problem, in terms of health consequences, especially later in adulthood, in terms of high prevalence, and the difficulty of the solution. Obesity is usually carried on adulthood, and prevention is therefore the best way to intervene. But it requires a very comprehensive solution, a really society-wide approach, with the involvement of politics, many resorts, and individual families. The aim of the article is to review current strategies and action plans or implementation plans, namely the European Action Plan on Childhood Obesity 2014-2020, the National Action Plan on Obesity in the Health 2020 Program,...
Options of primary prevention in the Army of the Czech RepublicREVIEW PAPERS
Vladimír Pavlík, Václav Šafka, Petr Lašák, Miroslav Urban, Lucie Pravdová, Jana Fajfrová
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):112-116 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1715
The author describes monitoring of the occurrence of non-infectious diseases of mass incidence and the implementation of preventive intervention programs through preventive medical examinations, controlled physical activity and continuous monitoring of diseased individuals in healthcare, spa and rehabilitation facilities. Emphasized are advantages of carrying out primary preventive measures in the Army of the Czech Republic.
Microbiological monitoring of laboratory mice environment in a barrier experimental facilityORIGINAL ARTICLES
Tomáš Svoboda, Vladimír Špelina, Petr Petráš, Veronika Horová, Radek Šerý, Jana Vrkoslavová
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):105-111 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1720
Aim: The health status of laboratory animals affects their suitability for research, therefore it is important that each facility with laboratory animals has its own program of animal quality control. The source of the infection, however, may not only be the laboratory animals, but also on infiltration agent from the outside environment. In the framework of the animal biosecurity concept, microbiological monitoring of the environment is carried out in many foreign animal facilities. The aim of our work was to evaluate how the above-mentioned microbiological monitoring of animal environment may contribute to the Animal Health Quality Control Program....
Optimization of the protection of medical staff in working with open source ionizing radiation on PET/CT in the University Hospital OstravaORIGINAL ARTICLES
Renáta Kohutová, Martin Havel, Vítězslav Jiřík, Hana Materová, Jana Golisová, Vojtěch Ullmann
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):96-104 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1710
Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the optimization of radiation protection related to work with open positron sources on the newly opened PET/CT department in the Clinic of Nuclear Medicine at the University Hospital Ostrava (KNM FNO). Methods: We compared retrospectively the values from the personal dosimetry of employees, who participated on the PET/CT examinations over the time period from January 2014 to April 2018. For monitoring purposes there were used personal OSL dosimeters and finger TLD dosimeters. The results of personal dosimetry were processed by the dedicated service of VF Černá Hora. The construction of the premises was assessed...
How I got my Amerindian nameEDITORIAL
Vladimír Valenta
Hygiena 2019, 64(3):95 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1725
Jubilee of Prof. Jiří RuprichNEWS
Vladimír Ostrý, Irena Řehůřková
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):92
The Silesian meeting on preventive medicine 2019 conferenceNEWS
Renáta Brablcová
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):89-91
Conference on the project Effective promotion of the health of subjects threatened by poverty and social exclusionNEWS
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Hygiena 2019, 64(2):89
WHO Regional Office for Europe about the health of refugees and migrantsNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):75
The state of health in the Czech Republic in 2017NEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):66
Long live the public health inspectors!EDITORIAL
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):43-44 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1718
Newly appointed WHO deputy directorNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):59
Noncommunicable diseases and ambient air polutionNEWS
Redakce
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):59
Teaching handwashing/hygiene to medical students at Masaryk University – 10 years of experiencePOSTER SECTION
Kräuff Schwanhaeuser, Jana Hudcovská
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):88 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0041
Preoperative preparation and postoperative care in ophthalmologyPOSTER SECTION
Diana Hrabova, Bohdana Rezková
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):88 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0040
3M™ Clean-Trace™ ATP Monitoring System – application in practiceAbstracts of papers delivered#5. Miscellanea
Ludmila Syrovátková
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):87-88 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0039
Unusual risks associated with textile used in public health careAbstracts of papers delivered#5. Miscellanea
Hana Doubková, Markéta Hrubanová, Jana Kneysová
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):87 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0038
HIV/AIDS: Risk factors and prevention of transmission in a healthcare facilityAbstracts of papers delivered#5. Miscellanea
Natália Petreková, Bohdana Rezková
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):86-87 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0037
A mass fast-food poisoningAbstracts of papers delivered#5. Miscellanea
Lenka Hobzová
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):86 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0036
Results of 10-year monitoring of work environment contamination by cytotoxic drugsAbstracts of papers delivered#4. Options for the protection and promotion of health in healthcare workers; Occupational infectious and noninfectious risks in the caring of a patient
Šárka Kozáková, Lenka Doležalová, Lucie Bláhová, Luděk Bláha
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):85-86 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0035
News on vaccines against meningococcal disease. Vaccine BexseroAbstracts of papers delivered#4. Options for the protection and promotion of health in healthcare workers; Occupational infectious and noninfectious risks in the caring of a patient
Jiří Wallenfels
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):85 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0034
Measles – healthcare personnel vaccination recommendationAbstracts of papers delivered#4. Options for the protection and promotion of health in healthcare workers; Occupational infectious and noninfectious risks in the caring of a patient
Iva Šípová, Dana Teislerová
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):84-85 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0033
Aseptic approach not only at wound careAbstracts of papers delivered#3. Epidemiologically important infectious microorganisms; Disinfection and sterilization at healthcare facilities
Stanislav Šurín
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):84 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0032
A complicated infection after the application of intramuscular medicationAbstracts of papers delivered#3. Epidemiologically important infectious microorganisms; Disinfection and sterilization at healthcare facilities
Vladimír Cejp, Věra Kůrková
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):83-84 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0031
Microscopic Mycobiota Related to Health Care – Health Effets and ImplicationsAbstracts of papers delivered#3. Epidemiologically important infectious microorganisms; Disinfection and sterilization at healthcare facilities
Elena Piecková
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):83 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0030
The role of ultra clean air to prevent Surgical Site Infections (SSI)Abstracts of papers delivered#2. Technical requirements for healthcare facilities; Clean healthcare operation premises
Thomas Hansson
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):82-83 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0029
Variation of hygienic behavior during the day: Are there peak-times for hand hygiene during the everyday work of healthcare professionals?Abstracts of papers delivered#2. Technical requirements for healthcare facilities; Clean healthcare operation premises
Ehsan Khaljani, Marek Jalůvka
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):82 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0028
Operating theater auditsAbstracts of papers delivered#2. Technical requirements for healthcare facilities; Clean healthcare operation premises
Helena Jašová, Petra Vavřinová
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):81-82 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0027
Cleanrooms monitoring in practiceAbstracts of papers delivered#2. Technical requirements for healthcare facilities; Clean healthcare operation premises
Lukáš Fedor, Jarmila Kohoutová
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):81 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0026
Monitoring the environment quality of medical facilitiesAbstracts of papers delivered#2. Technical requirements for healthcare facilities; Clean healthcare operation premises
Eva Míčková
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):80-81 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0025
The aerosol and microclimate of a clean closed environmentAbstracts of papers delivered#2. Technical requirements for healthcare facilities; Clean healthcare operation premises
Aleš Rubina, Olga Rubinová
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):80 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0024
Importance of Clinical Practice Guidelines for quality of hospital careAbstracts of papers delivered#1. National and supranational surveillance of infections connected with health care; Management of the quality and safety of health care; Clinically recommended procedures
Miloslav Klugar, Andrea Pokorná, Jitka Klugarová, Radim Líčeník, Miroslav Ryska, Ladislav Dušek
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):79-80 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0023
Epidis™ – ever-ready helpmate in the active surveillance of healthcare associated infectionsAbstracts of papers delivered#1. National and supranational surveillance of infections connected with health care; Management of the quality and safety of health care; Clinically recommended procedures
Petr Havlíček
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):79 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0022
HAIDi – virtual member of an infection prevention teamAbstracts of papers delivered#1. National and supranational surveillance of infections connected with health care; Management of the quality and safety of health care; Clinically recommended procedures
Jakub Kozák, Lenka Vraná
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):78-79 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0021
Prevalence of nosocomial infections in the National Institute of Children’s DiseasesAbstracts of papers delivered#1. National and supranational surveillance of infections connected with health care; Management of the quality and safety of health care; Clinically recommended procedures
Jana Boledovičová
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):78 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0020
Antibiotic Stewardship and the protection of healthcare staff and patients against infectious diseases – what can we adopt from the USAAbstracts of papers delivered#1. National and supranational surveillance of infections connected with health care; Management of the quality and safety of health care; Clinically recommended procedures
Petr Smejkal
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):77-78 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0019
Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis – saviour of mothersCONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS
Vladimír Bencko
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):76-77 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1719
Legal actualities during 1.2.2019 – 20.4.2019SHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Eva Nekvindová
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):71
Commentary on the article 16 victims and 16 years for elucidating the caseDISCUSSION
Lubor Červa
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):59
A Billion Lives: a masterpiece of propaganda by the tobacco industryDISCUSSION
Drahoslava Hrubá
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):72-75 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1716
The tobacco industry has obtained a new multibillion injection: production of electronic equipment for the distribution of the very addictive drug nicotine. The growing liking for the electronic delivery systems is seen all over world, namely in developed countries. Nevertheless, is new trade sector is no obstacle for continuing the production of combustible tobacco products, which are required predominantly in medium and little developed economies. From the beginning, electronic cigarettes were promoted by advertising them as a safe alternative of smoking and an effective device for smoking cessation. Such statements influence both the lay community...
Epidemiological risk: Clogmia albipunctata as a bacterial vector and causative agent of myiasisREVIEW PAPERS
Lenka Kudělková, Martin Pijáček
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):67-70 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1711
The species Clogmia albipunctata is a tropical and subtropical representative of the order Diptera, family Psychodidae, which is gradually colonizing areas of the moderate climatic zone. There were recorded two new locations of occurance in the Zlín Region. Although it is a non-hematophagous organism, this so-called "Moth Fly" presents specific health risks also for humans. It can participate in the mechanical transmission of various pathogens, on the drain flies in the hospital environment there has been confirmed the presence of resistant species of microorganisms that play a role in the transmission of nosocomial infections. Furthermore,...
Cigarette plain packaging - facts and mythsREVIEW PAPERS
Kamila Zvolská, Eva Králíková
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):60-66 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1717
A plain or generic cigarette package means a unified design without any unregulated space. The basic colour is brown-green with a dominating pictorial warning. It does not restrict the number of brands, but their names are printed in the same font, the same size and same colour. Plain packaging has been adopted in 15 countries already, being discussed in another 14. EU countries have the right to adopt plain packaging according to the Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40/EU. In the Czech Republic, cigarette boxes are regulated under a Ministry of Agriculture Decree. The costs are virtually zero for the state - the box is printed by the manufacturer....
16 victims and 16 years for elucidating the case. A reminder of the worst Czech bathing water epidemic in Ústí nad LabemREVIEW PAPERS
František Kožíšek, Eva Rychlíková, Petr Pumann
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):52-58 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1708
The outbreak of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAME) occurred in Ústí nad Labem in the first half of the 1960s, where in total 16 young people (age 8 - 25) died in four clusters. Common exposure was swimming in one artificial swimming pool. Various bacteria were originally suspected as the causative infectious agent, but the true pathogen was identified not until 2 years after the outbreak. The reservoir of amoebas (cavern behind the front wall of the pool) was found even later - after another 11 years. It was not only the worst Czech outbreak relating to bathing waters in modern history, but also a unique event from a worldwide perspective due...
Prevalence of allergic diseases and respiratory problems in children related to air quality in the Moravian-Silesian RegionORIGINAL ARTICLES
Kristýna Žejglicová, Vladimíra Puklová, Jana Kratěnová, Marek Brabec, Marek Malý, Martin Tomek, Filip Urban, Růžena Kubínová
Hygiena 2019, 64(2):45-51 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1705
Repeated surveys of respiratory health among Czech children conducted by the National Institute of Public Health in the past two decades revealed a higher prevalence of respiratory allergies, recurrent respiratory infections and non-specific respiratory symptoms in the Moravian-Silesian Region (MS Region) than the national average levels. In view of the substantial pollution of large areas in that region, our aim was to examine how the prevalence of allergic diseases and respiratory symptoms in children is related to spatially variable air quality. Cluster analysis (division of the region into areas differring by the characteristics of long-term air...
Jiří Rytíř, M.D., has passed awayNEWS
Milan Tuček
Hygiena 2019, 64(1):40
In memory of PhMr. Hana ČulíkováNEWS
Magda Zimová
Hygiena 2019, 64(1):40
Prof. Jaroslav Blahoš, M.D.,D.Sc. has passed awayNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2019, 64(1):40
Personal anniversary of professor HolčíkNEWS
Vladimír Valenta
Hygiena 2019, 64(1):39
Report on the activities of the Society of Hygiene and Community Medicine over the period 2014–2018NEWS
Pavel Dlouhý
Hygiena 2019, 64(1):37-38
New committee of the Society of Hygiene and Community Medicine
of the Czech Medical Association of J. E. Purkyně electedNEWS
Jaroslav Kříž
Hygiena 2019, 64(1):37
Regional health promotion centresNEWS
Marie Nejedlá
Hygiena 2019, 64(1):36-37