Hygiena, 2010 (vol. 55), issue 1

EDITORIAL

The Taste of Prevention

Ľudmila Ševčíková

Hygiena 2010, 55(1):3

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Dietary Habits of Primary School Children in the Hradec Králové Region

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...

Occurrence of Metabolic Syndrome and its Risk Factors amongst a Selected Group of Roma Inhabitants

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...

Afghanistan: Public Health Standards

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.

REVIEW PAPERS

Obesity and its Treatment - II. Diagnostics and Treatment of Obesity

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...

Health Benefits of Physical Activity

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...

SHORT COMMUNICATIONS

Legal Actualities during 20.7.2009-31.10.2009

Eva Nekvindová

Hygiena 2010, 55(1):29-32

DISCUSSION

Concerning the Report on Investigations of Water from Wells

František Kožíšek

Hygiena 2010, 55(1):33

NEWS

Influence of Piercing on Oral Health

Redakce

Hygiena 2010, 55(1):36

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