[The characteristics of the information support for the process of the state accreditation of public health institutions in Ukraine].

Introduction of novel information technologies in the health system of Ukraine is a requisite condition of enhancing the effectiveness of work of medical bodies, ensuring high-quality medical care. Our objective in this study was to devise a mechanism of information support of the process of state accreditation of the public health institutions. A structural scheme is developed of a uniform information-analytical system for information support of the process of accreditation of medical institutions.

Genotoxic effects of pesticides.

Epidemiologic data showed an increase in the number of cancer cases in persons involved in agricultural production using pesticides. According to IARC, more than 25% of pesticides are classified as oncogens. In recent years, the concept of malignant tumors developing after environmental contamination with chemicals has been accepted.