Publications by authors named "M Bakacs"
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- * A study analyzing purchases from 2,000 households between 2010-2018 found that while the tax initially led to decreased consumption, there was a rebound over time, correlating with increased disposable income.
- * The tax also worsened inequality, as lower-income households spent a larger share of their budget on taxed products, indicating that while effective short-term, these taxes alone may not sustain long-term dietary change without additional interventions.
Unlabelled: Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: Nagyszámú kutatás igazolta, hogy a dohányzás növeli a legjelentősebb krónikus betegségek kockázatát. Habár 2009 óta csökkenő tendenciát mutat Magyarországon a hagyományos dohányzók aránya, az e-cigarettát kipróbálóké az utóbbi években folyamatosan növekszik.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEstablishment of the WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) has resulted in a surveillance system which provides regular, reliable, timely, and accurate data on children's weight status-through standardized measurement of bodyweight and height-in the WHO European Region. Additional data on dietary intake, physical activity, sedentary behavior, family background, and school environments are collected in several countries. In total, 45 countries in the European Region have participated in COSI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDietary Sodium and Potassium Intake in Hungarian Elderly: Results from the Cross-Sectional Biomarker2019 Survey.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2021
High sodium intake and inadequate potassium intake are associated with high blood pressure. The elderly are more salt sensitive than other age groups, yet a reliable estimate of the dietary sodium and potassium intake of this age group in Hungary is unavailable. The study aimed to estimate the sodium and potassium intakes in the Hungarian elderly from 24 h urine sodium and potassium excretion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVaping-Related Adverse Events and Perceived Health Improvements: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Daily E-Cigarette Users.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- A cross-sectional study examined self-reported health improvements and adverse events related to e-cigarette use among Hungarian adults, revealing that more former e-cigarette users reported adverse events compared to current users.
- Current exclusive users reported higher health improvements than both former users and dual users, with exclusive users showing even greater benefits.
- The study suggests that user characteristics and device/e-liquid types significantly influence the reporting of health improvements and adverse events, contrasting with findings from web-based surveys.