Hygiena, 2008 (vol. 53), Suppl.
EDITORIAL
The Intersections of Health Promotion in 2007
Michael Vít
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S3 
All articles published in the supplement were accepted and peer reviewed by the commission of the Ministry of Health for the National Strategy for Health Protection and Promotion. The Supplement of the Journal was funded by the Ministry of Health within the National Strategy for Health Protection and Promotion – Health Promotion Projects 2008.
PUBLIC HEALTH PROMOTION: THEORY AND PRACTICE
Health Promotion and its Theoretical Background
Jan Holčík
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S4-S7
Some fundamental publications which motivate the formulation of the health promotion concept are presented. The author points out the importance of definitions and models of health, value of health, health policy, and health education.
Implementation of the HEALTH 21 Programme
Jarmila Ráľová
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S8
The main objective of the article is a brief introduction to the implementation of the HEALTH 21 Programme in the CR during 2003-2007.
Health Promotion in the Context of the European Union
Lenka Kostelecká
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S9-S10
The main objective of the article is a brief introduction to the role played by the European Union in the field of public health and especially health promotion.
HEALTH ACROSS ALL POLICIES
A. Activities in the Area of Accident Prevention
Biking and our Health
Jaroslav Martinek
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S11-S15
The objective of the communication is to provoke a discussion on the ways how to increase awareness of one's own responsibility towards health. It is generally known that so-called civilization-linked diseases are in first place among the causes of mortality. The risk of atherosclerosis, high blood pressure and myocardial infarction can be decreased in a simple way. An ample amount of regular exercise as well as moderation in alimentation are all that is to it. The most frequent complaint against wholesome exercise is lack of time. We can issue a leaflet, we can advance a campaign declaring: "Everyday biking to and from work is a fine way how to join...
The National Action Plan of Child Accident Prevention for the Years 2007-2017
Iva Truellová
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S16-S17
The Czech Republic is among the countries with high child mortality due to accidents. Although that mortality has been falling recently, the overall number of accidents has not. Up to now, preventive activities were not being coordinated and systemically resolved. Therefore, at the Ministry of Health there has been established a working group for child accident prevention and developed a National Action plan of Child Accident Prevention for the years 2007-2017. The plan is a decisive step towards a systemic approach to the problem. It has been rated positively by WHO and EU organs. Presently, one of its major tasks is the establishment of a National...
Prevention of Accidents and Providing First Aid not Only in Emergency or Extraordinary Situation
Alena Francová
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S18-S19
During the year 2006 approximately 1,201 pupils and students of primary and secondery schools were instructed in providing first aid which comprised a total of 173 lessons. A short knowledge test was given to the 8th and 9th levels pupils after finishing the lessons. Conclusion from the test is, the target was completed. One of the significant results is that a 9th grade pupil (participant in this project) saved the life of a drowning young man thanks to his qualified approach.
B. Primary Prevention of Pathological Social Behavior in Children and Adolescents
How (not) to Become an Addict
Alena Neumanová, Pavla Vokřínková, Zdeňka ®idková
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S19-S22
Over the past several years, at the Department for Health Promotion, Regional Public Health Authority in Brno, there has been developed an interactive program for the "…teens" called "How (Not) to Become an Addict". In question is a program of primary prevention of certain kinds of habit-forming behavior with risk of addiction (smoking, alcohol, drugs).Its method is an entertaining competition game with monothematic bases:1. Addiction - from experimentation to addiction2. Smoking3. Alcohol4. Drugs5. Am I such? - test of inclination towards hazardous behavior6. How to resist - assertiveness, training refusal7....
Non-Smoking is a Norm
Iva ®aloudíková, Drahoslava Hrubá
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S23-S28
The new educational primary preventive school-based programme "Non-Smoking is a Norm" has been prepared for the 1st to 3rd grades of primary school to complete the continuing series of anti-smoking primary prevention in the Czech Republic. The aim of the programme is to promote the pupils' interest in non-smoking.Methods: The stage for 1st graders includes a manual with 5 lectures, supplied with Verka the Squirrel (as a symbol of healthy lifestyle) and videotape presenting Retka the Cigarette (symbol of unhealthy lifestyle). Data for evaluation were obtained with the combination of individual structured interview and the expression of the pupils'...
Does Violence Concern Me? - Interactive Web Sites in the Prevention of Socially Pathological Behaviour Intended for Older School Children
Ludmila Skálová, Lumír Komárek
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S28-S30
The website "Does violence concern me?" is focused on children aged 11-15 years and prevention of violence as one of the existing forms of social-pathological behaviour. The basic element of the website is the interactive tool, which allows individual assessment of knowledge and risks resulting from children's socio-pathological behaviour. Within the verifying phase of website poor children's knowledge concerning risk situations and risk behaviour were revealed.The website is a contribution to a nationwide need to increase preventive activity in child violence prevention with the use of modern methods, attitudes and intervention.
C. Healthy Ageing
Ageing Policy in the Czech Republic
Petr Wija
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S31-S35
Presented is a review of the state and development of demographic changes that are leading to the ageing of the population in the Czech Republic. Analyzed are factors that may be important for the improvement of the quality of life of the elderly (economic activities, education, etc.) and presented are measures taken by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs for resolving those problems. In this connection pointed out are Act No.108/2006 Dig. on social services, the national program of preparation for ageing for the period of 2008 through 2012 "Quality of Life in Old Age", Strategy of Lifelong Education, and other documents.
Projects of Ageing in Health 2003-2007 - Grant Support Programme of the Czech Ministry of Health
Barbora Kolářová
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S35-S37
Within its budget, the Ministry of Health supports NGOs that are involved in caring for the elderly and citizens affected with diseases connected with advanced age. Presented is a review of subsidies granted in the past four years along with the topics covered in the programme. Results show that among non-profit organizations there is an increasing interest in the programme dealing with problems of old age.
Pharmacy on the Plate
Věra Kernová, Lumír Komárek, Ludmila Skálová
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S37-S39
The aim of the project was to improve the knowledge and skills of social workers and seniors in the area of nutritional habits, selection and preparation of dishes promoting health and contributing to the elimination of health problems typical of senior age through two-stage education.The project outputs include the creation of interactive web pages and printed cards with nutrition recommendations for seniors. The interactive web pages provide advice and recommendations, possibility of evaluating the energy intake and expenditure and principles of composing menu for specific health problems and diseases.We have contributed to meeting the current...
COUNTRYWIDE HEALTH PROMOTION PROJECTS 2006-2007
The Federation of the Food and Drink Industries (FFDI) CR, a Partner in Projects of the 6th EU Framework Programme
©árka ©tejnarová
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S40-S41
Presented is a review of four projects within the 6th EU Framework Programme that includes activities for increasing the quality and safety of nutrition. In question are projects for limiting the accumulation of noxae in foodstuffs (ICARE), financing the development of the food industry (ENFFI), increasing the nutritional value of traditional foods through innovations (TRUEFOOD) and the utilization of barley to obtain high-fiber and low-salt bakery products (BARLEYBREAD). The Federation of the Food and Drink Industries (FFDI) is transferring those activities to the Czech Republic and is coordinating them.
Quit and Win 2006
Hana Sovinová, Magdaléna Jeľková
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S42-S45
Smoking of tobacco products and addiction to nicotine is a global health problem. The Quit and Win Campaign is trying to help to solve this tobacco pandemic. In the Czech Republic the contest has been run periodically and because of its effectiveness it has been added to recommended procedures of the National Health Programme of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic. The contest is aimed at adult smokers, who have to prove that they will quit smoking for one month. The participation in the contest is motivated by prize money.In year 2006, the contest was entered by 983 smokers. The reason for quitting smoking is primarily prevention of health...
POSTER SECTION
Wandering towards Healthy Eating
Jana Dřevová, Alena Vosečková, Pavol Hlúbik
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S46-S47
In 2005-2006 the Regional Institute of Public Health in Hradec Králové realised the health promotion project called "Wandering towards healthy eating". It is an education programme for pupils, aged 9 to 12, with four stations. Aim of the project is to improve their knowledge about healthy nutrition and influence their attitudes towards the consummation of healthy food. The competition was realised at 10 primary schools in the region Královéhradecko; 585 children took part. Within the project three educational materials were created. In 2007 other organisations from the Czech Republic were trained how to manage this activity.
Comprehensive Intervention in Pregnancy
Hana Janatová, Darja ©tundlová, Miroslava Skývová, Eva Uličná
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S48-S51
The project was aimed at improving health education amongst pregnant women to improve their own health and that of their offsprings. Intervention was targeted on improving housing with the aim of decreasing the amount of indoor allergens, promoting a healthy diet and supporting smoking cessation amongst pregnant women and members of their households. Methods: Individual interventions were based on a questionnaire survey: Intervention for all who completed questionnaires evaluated probability of atopy for expected children, indoor allergen risk assessment in dwellings (equipment and housekeeping) and included recommendations for improvement. Selective...
Fiber in Nutrition of Children
Hana Hrstková, Zuzana Brázdová, Milan Bajer
Hygiena 2008, 53(Suppl.):S52-S53
The authors evaluated fiber intake in 350 children and adolescents that were followed-up for a chronic disease (asthma, cancer, obesity) and in 1,000 healthy children from nursery schools, primary schools, high schools and colleges. The authors found that fiber intake is adequate only in healthy children from nursery schools but was decreased in all other groups.