Hygiena, 2009 (vol. 54), issue 1

Creativity Year

Hana Provazníková

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):3  

Tumours and Obesity

Helena Kollárová, Lucie Máchová, Gabriela Janoutová, Dagmar Horáková, Vladimír Janout

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):4-7  

Tumours are the second most frequent cause of death in the Czech Republic. Obesity is given in connection with some tumours and represents important preventable cause of tumour deaths in the population. The aim of the study was to determine association between the most frequent types of tumours and obesity. The article shows outcomes of two cases and control studies. The first revealed OR of colorectal carcinoma among men as 1.88 (95% CI 1.50-2.37) and among women 1.53 (95% CI 1.21-1.93). Kidney carcinoma among men had OR of 1.65 (95% CI 1.07-2.51). A statistically significant association between obesity and endometrial carcinoma was found in women...

Hereditary Predispositions of Kidney Carcinoma

Helena Kollárová, Gabriela Janoutová, Dagmar Horáková, Vladimír Janout

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):8-10  

The world's highest incidence of kidney carcinoma in both sexes is found in the Czech Republic. A case-control study observed the impact of genetic predisposition in first-degree relatives in the Czech Republic. Positive association was detected in overall incidence where OR = 1.89 (95% CI 1.34-2.67). Positive correlation was also found in tumours other than carcinoma with OR = 1.83 (95% CI 1.28-2.61) and shows low risk in subjects with positive family history. Statistically significant risk was found in siblings and tumours other than carcinoma of the kidney, where OR = 2.11 (95% CI 1.19-3.76). The presented study has revealed positive association...

Different Attitudes of Smokers and Non-Smokers to Oral Health

Jindra Šmejkalová, Lenka Hodačová, Radovan Slezák, Eva Čermáková, Vimal Jacob, Sajith Vellappally

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):11-18  

The aim of the study was to evaluate the different attitudes of smokers and non-smokers to the oral health. A cross-sectional population-based study was conducted on an adult sample of the Czech population. The study consists of two parts - self-reported questionnaire inquiry and clinical examination. Respondents were chosen randomly, age being the only excluding criterion. Statistical analyses were performed using NCSS 2004 software. Our set consisted of 1,473 respondents (694 males and 779 females) aged 30-69 years. There were 411 current smokers (310 regular and 101 occasional), 230 former smokers and 832 non-smokers among them. The results of the...

Allergic Diseases in Context of the Programme "Health for All in the 21^st Century"

Věra Faierajzlová

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):19-22  

The aim of the project was to introduce an Allergy-Card as part of preventive medical examinations of children. This card could assist early recognition, diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases and lifestyle modification. The main goal of the project was to reduce problems associated with allergies and to fulfill certain aims of the Programme "Health for all in the 21st Century". Part of this project was a prevalence study of the child population in Chrudim. All children of up to age 17 years were included (2853 girls and 3009 boys). We recorded a total of 25% males and 23,3% females with allergies in this group. The results of this study were...

Endocrine Disruptors

Drahoslava Hrubá

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):23-26  

Endocrine disruptors (ECDs) involve various chemicals, such as natural and synthetic hormones, natural components in plants, pesticides, chemical used in the production of plastics and in other industries, as well as in waste. Many of them are persistent in the environment, while the others are quickly degradated and so they can exert their influence for a short time only, which however can be the critical period of development. Through their interference with the endocrine system they can cause harmful effects both in animals and humans. Endocrine disruptions initiate functional changes as consequences of exposure to chemical substances; such changes...

Smoking and Suicide

Drahoslava Hrubá

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):27-29  

Current smoking is clearly associated with suicide. Although the mechanism of these associations is not well known, the most plausible explanation is that smoking is a part of the complex of risk factors that increase the risk of suicide. Smoking cessation has not been associated with suicide, although in some smokers withdraval symptoms can be manifested by depression. US regulatory agencies have stated bupropion, vareniclin and rimonabant as possible risks for suicide. More research focuses on understanding smoking and suicide is needed.

The Significance of Nutrition in Health Promotion

Stanislav Hrubý

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):30-31  

There is currently being discussed the subject matter of activities of nutritionalists in the public health service. Their activities have to follow from the concept of nutrition hygiene, be directed towards the protection and promotion of health in selected or broader population groups. It is essential to determine the importance of various nutrition-related health risks and to determine the most important problems to be adequately addressed.

Noting the Absence of Nutrition Policy in the Czech Republic

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):32-34  

There are many reasons for improving nutrition habits in the Czech Republic. Nonadequate nutrition significantly influences the prevalence of many noncommunicable diseases, health care costs and economic prosperity. It is desirable to discuss and prepare a national nutrition policy or programme that reflects these facts and increases the ratio of people contributing to prevention and improving their health through adequate nutrition.

Biological Weapons

Elena Nováková

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):35  

Moving House and Noise Pollution

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):18  

Child Health and Environment in Germany

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):18  

Noise in the Parks of Curitiba

Redakce

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):18  

Cost Appraisal of and Health Improvement by Decreasing Bus Exhaust Emissions

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):26  

Central European Journal of Public Health No. 3, Vol. 16, September 2008

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):26  

"Liškutín Days" Conference

Redakce

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):29  

Physical Movement in the US Population

Redakce

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):31  

I Indict the Czech Cuisine

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):31  

Hygiene Pre-dates Human Culture

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):34  

Dr Jan Stránský - Anniversary

Josef Vlček

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):36  

Citizens and Health

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2009, 54(1):36