Hygiena, 2009 (vol. 54), issue 2

On Health Officers around the World

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):39  

Exposure to Polyhalogenated Hydrocarbons and Incidence of Selected Malignancies

Vladimír Bencko, Jiří Rameš, Lenka Juříčková

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):40-43  

Increased polyhalogenated hydrocarbons were found in breast milk fat samples collected in the Uherské Hradiště (UH) District compared to that of five other sampled regions throughout the Czech Republic. The content of lipophilic xenobiotics corresponded to the values detected in breast milk samples in Eastern Slovakia, Michalovce District, that were collected according to the same protocol within the 5th FP PCBRisk QLK 4-2000-00488. The Michalovce District revealed lower than expected incidence of breast and prostate malignancies. According to the same protocol, the authors performed an analysis of the same spectrum of malignancies in the UH district...

The Influence of Smoking on Dental and Periodontal Status

Jindra Šmejkalová, Radovan Slezák, Lenka Hodačová, Eva Čermáková, Vimal Jacob, Zdeněk Fiala

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):44-51  

Using the method of the cross-sectional epidemiological study in randomized sample of an adult population an influence of smoking on the oral health (namely the periodontium and teeth) was followed. This study consisted of two parts, a selfreported questionnaire inquiry and clinical examination carried out ensured by uniformly instructed dentists. Dental status and periodontal status were assessed by DMF (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth) and CPITN (Community Periodondal Index of Treatment Needs) indices. Statistical analysis was performed by NCSS 2007 programme exploited the descriptive statistics, χ² test and logistic regression....

Dietary Dose of Selenium in Seniors with Oncological and Diabetic Diseases

Alena Halamíčková, Hana Stavělová, Ladislav Malota, Vladimír Kopřiva

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):52-56  

Selenium is an essential trace element the insufficiency of which is related to numerous serious disorders including oncological diseases and diabetes mellitus. Selenium intake was followed up in the food of said patients in the span of ten days during a summer period and another ten days during a winter period. In the analysed time all meals were prepared from 111 kinds of foodstuffs. The main sources of selenium in both diets were food groups of meat and meat products, cereals, and milk and dairy products which subsidized daily selenium intake by more than 80%. The basal minimum was reached in both diets on every analyzed day. The recommended daily...

Ultraviolet Radiation and its Health Impact

Ariana Lajčíková, Luděk Pekárek

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):57-61  

The present state of knowledge of health consequences connected with human exposure to UV radiation is summarized. The danger of cancer promotion is emphasized and an overview is given of different types of skin neoplasia connected with excessive UV exposure. Due to that significant health risk, additional exposure using artificial sources of UV radiation (sunbeds) appears dangerous and hence undesirable. Recommendations of International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) concerning protection of human health against non-ionizing radiation are described and WHO activities in this area briefly mentioned. Different phototypes of...

Legal Actualities during 1.1.2009-5.3.2009

Eva Nekvindová

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):62-63  

The article contains a brief summary of legal actualities during the 1.1.2009-5.3.2009 period, applicable to the work of specialised staff of regional public health stations. Identification of regulations concerning activities of our personnel has a long-standing tradition at the Liberec Regional Public Health Station and, due to positive reactions, is now being offered to the wider public.

A Tool of the Public Health Protection Body for the Quality Evaluation of Health Risk Assessment (HRA)

Jana Kučerová

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):64-66  

The article is focused on evaluation of health risk assessment by public health workers and describes a questionnaire, developed by the author, which should simplify evaluation of presented assessments and contribute to improving the effectiveness and quality of work conducted by public health protection facilities and hence improved public health protection.

Burning for Science

František Kožíšek

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):67-68  

Anniversaries of Slovak Hygienists

Ľudmila Ševčíková

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):43  

From the Proceedings of the Commission for Resolvingthe Iodine Deficit

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):56  

HIV/AIDS: Disturbing Trends

Redakce

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):61  

Ozone Health Risks

Redakce

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):68  

J. E. Purkyne 140th Anniversary Jubilee Gala

Redakce

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):68  

Annual Meeting of the Hygiene Journal Editorial Board

Jaroslav Kříž, Věra Kernová

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):69  

BMI and Mortality

Redakce

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):69  

Health Complaints and Inequalities

Redakce

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):70  

Radiological Hazard of Narghile Smoking: Activity Concentrations and Dose Assessment

Drahoslava Hrubá

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):70  

Global Health Report 2008

Redakce

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):71  

The Battle with Cancer

Jaroslav Kříž

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):71  

The CLS JEP Society for Public Health & Community Medicine Award 2008

Redakce

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):71  

In Memory of RNDr. Jiří Chalupa, DrSc.

František Kožíšek, Eva Břízová

Hygiena 2009, 54(2):72