Eating disorders (EDs) result from complex interactions of biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors, disproportionately affecting adolescents young adults. Social media, peer pressure, self-esteem issues contribute to ED prevalence. This study examines risk, eating behaviors, among individuals aged 16-25, exploring differences by gender, age, social media usage. A total 261 participants (113 high school students, 115 college 33 working individuals) completed the...

Demographic transitions that occur in decreased dynamics of natality and rising number elderly population structures constitute a challenge for all national economies. Another global phenomenon are large scale migration processes driven by intensification globalization process, development technologies telecommunications. Although both these phenomena were vastly addressed many ways scientific literature, notifiable fact is there only few research would investigate them connection consider...

In Poland, following the example of other EU countries, first maps health needs prepared by Ministry Health were presented in 2016. The constitute a foundation for rational decision-making management care resources, being potentially useful all actors system. This refers particular to institutions responsible distribution funds and contracting service, but also decision-makers, who determine scope be utilized system, or structure benefits provided patients. Service providers are addressees...

The main aim of the paper is to outline perspective for future developments spa treatment in light demographic transitions characterized by increasing number seniors, as well changing expectations and health needs younger population. We made a systematic review literature referring experience Poland, similar experiences other countries Central Europe. Based on existing knowledge we conclude that should become one preferred directions development systems European countries. Moreover, state...

In addition to low birth weight and intrauterine growth restriction, prematurity is a major problem in modern neonatology. The etiology of premature delivery multifactorial, but maternal obesity has been indicated as an important risk factor for preterm birth. This study aimed assess the relationship between early pregnancy body mass index (BMI) according gestational age. cohort 2794 firstborns, deliveries accounted 9.1%. Of all deliveries, 16, 48, 189 were classified extremely preterm, very...

In the process of evolution a number complicated mechanisms have developed to protect gastric mucous membrane, e.g., angiogenesis and stimulation mucosal growth. The aim this study was determine role vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) administered intraperitoneally in gastroprotective response stress-induced acute ulcers rats. A dramatic increase blood vessels observed when VEGF injected 24 h before stress exposure. Gastric secretion, depth ulceration index decreased significantly...

The issue of clusters as a form organization market entities has recently attracted an increasing attention health care management theoreticians and practitioners. In our opinion the existing theoretical basis gives foundation for considering source potential effectiveness policy organizations. It can be assumed that in case there is possibility interregional diffusion innovation, based on ventures undertaken market, not only cluster, but also its surroundings subcontractors. possible to...

Primary health care is an important part of any system. In highly developed countries it secures the population's most elementary needs, with particular emphasis on preventive and early intervention. Polish PHC model currently undergoing a thorough transformation, associated need to adapt standards designated based WHO's criteria, reference experience other European countries. The paper describes process changes being carried out, in context previous experiences reform relating sphere...

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The main objective of the project was evaluation organizational and financial aspects midwives in primary health care (PHC), functioning under Population Program for Early Detection Cervical Cancer two years after implementation new law regulations, which enable this occupational group to collect cytological material screening.Under project, data Program's Coordinating Centre, affecting midwives' postgraduate education field pap smear tests, taken into analysis. Furthermore, National Health...

Chronic diseases of the osteoarticular and muscular system belong to a group health problems that lead limitation organism's efficiency, making it difficult or impossible for individuals function normally. Of forms treatment used chronic system, rehabilitation is by far most common. These activities are mainly financed National Health Fund, as well social insurance. A complementary role played local governments finance medical their residents in form policy programmes, implemented public...

Glownym celem tego artykulu jest opisanie wybranych konsekwencji zdrowotnych spowodowanych wystąpieniem pandemii koronawirusa. Praca powstala na podstawie przeglądu aktualnego piśmiennictwa polskiego i zagranicznego (artykuly z czasopism naukowych, prace poglądowe oraz badawcze, raporty) przedstawiającego informacje o wirusie SARS-CoV-2 jego wplywie rozne aspekty zdrowia czlowieka. W poszukiwaniu artykulow naukowych wykorzystano bazy naukowe Google Scholar PubMed. Otylośc jeszcze przed...

Streszczenie: W związku z faktem, iż skala wykluczenia cyfrowego w Polsce nie maleje, podejmuje się działania mające na celu przeciwdziałanie samemu zjawisku oraz jego negatywnym konsekwencjom

Cel pracy: W praktyce ekonomiki zdrowia trudno wskazać jedno użyteczne narzędzie,

Purpose: The scientific objective of this research was to determine social groups affected by exclusion in Polish health care. Materials and methods: Survey carried out among local government units nongovernmental organizations using authorial questionnaire distributed towards representative group selected. Results: This work depicts activities welfare centers cooperation with non-profit sector entities, the field from access care benefits Poland, appointing circumstances, causes range...