[Roma colonies in Hungary--medical care of children and hygienic conditions].

Introduction: The hygienic conditions and the public health safety of the Hungarian Roma living in colonies are poorly known, the health care of Romany children is often subject to criticism.

Aim: The authors aim was to identify the blank areas present in public health and to analyze the medical care of children living in Gipsy colonies.

Methods: Medical care of children living in Gipsy colonies in Hungary and the hygienic situation of these colonies have been analyzed.