[Latent tuberculosis infection in the Polish prison staff].

Background: Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by acid-fast mycobacteria from the group. The disease spreads when people with pulmonary tuberculosis excrete bacteria when they cough, sneeze, laugh or speak. Prisons are often called reservoirs of patients with tuberculosis, posing a great threat to their staff.

Perinatal mortality in urban and rural areas in Poland in 2002-2012.

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the level and trends of perinatal mortality by mother's place of residence (urban vs rural area) in Poland in 2002-2012.

Material And Method: This study was based on the data of the Central Statistical Office on the number of live births, infant deaths (0-6 days) and stillbirths by mother's place of residence (urban vs rural area), reported in 2002-2012 in 16 provinces and Poland in general. Joinpoint model was used to analyze perinatal mortality rate trends over time and average annual percent change (APC).

Effect of heavy metal cations on the activity of cathepsin D (in vitro study).

We studied the effect of heavy metal cations: Fe²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺, Hg²⁺, Pb²⁺ on the activity of cathepsin D in human aorta homogenate and blood serum. The concentration of cations was 1 mmol/l. Hemoglobin was the cathepsin D substrate.

[The estimation of intake of selected and permissible preservatives used in food industry among people from Podlaskie voivodeship].

The work aimed at estimating intake of food containing permissible preservatives. The data was comprised of food samples from 14 poviats of Podlaskie voivodeship taken to detect presence of preservatives (sodium nitrate, nitrite, benzoic acid and its salt, sorbic acid and its salt). The samples were collected between 2004 and 2007 by food inspection agency.

[Nutritional value of meals in the diets of women with normal and excessive body weight].

The study objective was to assess the number and type of the consumed meals during the day and to make a comparison between their energetic and nutritional value in the diets of women with normal and excessive body weight. A questionnaire study was conducted in a group of 346 women aged 18-79 years (mean 41.1 +/- 13.

[Selected nourishment habits depending on physical activity of 14-16 year-old teenagers in the north-eastern Poland on the example of Sokolski district].

The aim of the survey was the evaluation of specific nourishment habits among 14-16 year-old teenagers of a different physical activity in the north-eastern Poland on the example of Sokolski district. The 14-16-year teenagers from secondary school, in Sokolski district (368 boys and 368 girls) were examined. They were chosen at random.

[Assessment of realization of a reducing diet by obese women during treatment of excessive body mass].

The study objective was to evaluate the realization of the reducing diet recommended in the treatment of overweight or obesity (1500 kcal) with regard to the caloric value and the content of basic nutrients, vitamins and bioelements. The study was conducted on a group of 48 women. Daily food rations were evaluated based on a week's dietary register.

[Assessment of selected vitamins content in daily food rations of obese patients].

The study objective was to evaluate the content of chosen vitamins soluble in fats (A, E) and in water (B1, B2 B6, B12, C, niacin, folic acid) in daily food rations of obese subjects, who are not on a reducing diet (201 obese women - BMI = 32.9 +/- 6.2 kg/ m2 and 60 men - BMI = 33.

[Quantitative assessment of daily food rations of obese persons].

The aim of the study was to assess the energetic and nutritional values of diets in obese subjects (BMT > or = 30 kg/m2). A total of 261 patients of the Obesity Treatment Centre (201 women - BMI = 32.9 +/- 6.

[Health behaviour of students attending secondary school in the sokolski district. Part II. Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcoholic beverages].

The purpose of this research was the evaluation of the use of cigarettes and alcohol among secondary school students in the sokolski district. Information about the sample, date and method of research was presented in the first part of the study. This part analyses answers to questions concerning: alcohol and smoking initiation, and the frequency of smoking, drinking and being under the influence of alcohol (intoxication).

[Health behaviour of students attending secondary school in the Sokolski district. Part I physical activity and sedentary activity].

The purpose of this research was to determine the level of physical activity, and free time spent in the sitting position by secondary school students in the sokolski district. The research was conducted on 796 students who were in the 17 to 19 age range. It was carried out in March and April of the 2005-2006 school year using the diagnostic poll method.

[Dietary habits as an environmental factor of overweight and obesity].

The study objective was to assess chosen environmental factors contributing to body weight increase, with special regard to dietary habits. The questionnaire survey involved 68 women and 42 men. Based on BMI, the subjects were divided into those with normal body weight, with overweight and obesity.

[Nitrates (V) in drinking water as factor of a health risk for people in Podlaskie Voivodship].

The aim of this article was to evaluate of a health danger and to estimate the risk due to the presence of nitrates (V) in drinking water used by people in Podlaskie Voivodship. For research I used water specimens taken in 14 poviats (smaller administration districts) in Podlaskie Voivodship as part of drinking water quality monitoring in the years 2001-2003. Evaluation of danger of nitrates (V) taken in with drinking water by the population of Podlaskie Voivodship was carried out by comparing ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) with value of EDI (Evaluated Daily Intake) and TMDI (Theoretical Maximum Daily Intake) Risk was estimated by calculating safety margin between ADI and EDI.

[Hair vanadium content and nutritional status of students of the Medical University of Białystok].

The aim of the study was to determine the vanadium content in the hair of students of the Medical University of Białystok and to find out whether its level in the organism measured basing on its hair content correlates with the nutritional status. The study involved 134, 127 and 125 students in the years 2000-2003, respectively. Hair vanadium content was determined using the atomic absorption spectrophotometry method with atomization in a graphite cuvette (ET AAS) on a Hitachi Z-5000 apparatus.

[Chosen dietary habits in a cohort of students of the Medical University of Bialystok in the years 2000-2003].

The aim of the study was to estimate chosen dietary habits of a cohort of students in the years 2000-2003. The frequency of the intake of chosen groups of food products, the number of meals and snacks between meals were considered. The highest percentage of both male and female students involved in the questionnaire investigations in the study period consumed three meals a day.

[Risk factors for cholecystolithiasis in obesity and at normal weight].

Obesity is a known risk factor of cholecystolithiasis. The potential causes of increased incidence of cholecystolithiasis in people with obesity (overweight) and in those with normal body mass are considered. The study involved 100 patients with diagnosed cholecystolithiasis hospitalized in one of the randomly selected hospitals in Bialystok and its vicinity.

[Identification of risk factors of obesity in premenopausal women].

Unlabelled: Obesity is a chronic disease conditioned by genetic, endocrine and environmental factors. The aim of study was to determine the risk factors affecting the body mass in women.

Material And Methods: The questionnaire investigations involved 363 female volunteers aged 18-49.

[Occurrence of fungal pathogens in the delivery rooms of a hospital obstetrics department].

Objectives: Assessment of the incidence of fungal pathogens in air of the operating rooms from one of the hospitals in Białystok.

Material And Methods: Investigations were conducted in selected rooms of obstetrics department. Material for mycological studies was air sampled at the entrance of hospital building, the entrance to operating room, hall and selected rooms of the department.

[Assessment of the content of antioxidant vitamins in respective seasons of the year in diets of junior high school adolescents living in Bialystok].

Many ailments due to improper diet in childhood turn out to be civilization diseases in adults. Therefore, the assessment of nutrition state and eating habits, apart from a variety of food components, should also refer to vitamin consumption. A particular attention should be given to antioxidant vitamins.

[Qualitative evaluation of the students diet with normal body mass and overweight at the Medical University in Bialystok].

The aim of the study was the qualitative evaluation of the diets of students of the Medical University of Białystok with normal body mass compared with the menu of those with overweight and obesity. The study performed in the autumn-winter period of 2000/2003 involved 358 students (266 women and 92 men). Overweight was noted in 25 female students and in 35 male students.

[Comparison of the content of antioxidant vitamins in the diets of primary school children from Bialystok and its vicinity].

A 24-hour history was taken in a group of 169 children aged 9 and 14 years, randomly chosen from two primary schools in Białystok, and 186 children at the same age from three village primary schools. The results were compared to the recommended dietary allowances adequate to age and sex, and subjected to statistical analysis. The mean content of the respective vitamins in the diets of children living in town is higher than their mean content in the diets of village children.

[Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of nourishment of middle school pupils from Bialystok].

Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of nourishment of gymnasium pupils from Białystok and its vicinity was conducted on 294 schoolchildren of both sexes, drawn by lot from two public middle schools. Their nourishment was qualitatively assessed according to Szewczyński's classification. The quantitative analysis used the previous day 24-hour history method.

[Comparison of nutrition status of middle school children from Bialystok and its vicinity].

Nutrition state of gymnasium pupils living in the country and towns was evaluated. The study included 294 schoolchildren, boys and girls, drawn by lot from two public middle schools. The current body height and mass were assessed with regard to centile chart age norms.

[Obesity as a risk factor of breast carcinoma in woman].

The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between selected risk factors and the incidence of breast carcinoma in women living in the province of Podlasie, with special regard to obesity. The study involved 90 patients with breast carcinoma and 96 without the cancer. A questionnaire was used to evaluate risk factors of the disease.