[Diagnostic criteria for occupational allergic diseases].

Exposure to allergens at workplace is more frequent nowadays. The most common occupational allergic diseases with proven association of the disease and occupational exposure determining damage to function and/or morphology and confirming the disease by diagnostic workup are occupational allergic rhinitis, occupational asthma, allergic alveolitis and allergic contact dermatitis. This paper describes diagnostic algorithms of differential diagnosis to confirm the diagnosis of occupational disease and to take measures for preserving functional capacity of the employees.

[Human lifespan: to live and outlive 100 years?].

Aged population dominates in developed countries. Centenarians are a select group, and only one in 7,000 to 10,000 reach that age. Factors of longevity are numerous and include genetic predisposition (a locus on chromosome 4), environment, healthy lifestyle (hypocaloric diet, regular physical and mental exercise), accessible health services, and efficient health protection at old age.

[Alcoholism--how it affects health and working capacity].

Alcoholism is a growing medical and public health issue both in adult and in younger populations. It is a multi-aetiological phenomenon influenced by genetic, psychological, cultural and other factors. Alcoholic beverages have traditionally been prepared from various ingredients, such as grapes, malt, and rice.

Alcohol--health effects, working environment and prevention.

Alcoholism is a growing medical and public health issue both in adults and in the younger generation. It is a multietiological phenomenon influenced by genetic, psychological, cultural and other factors. Alcoholic beverages have traditionally been prepared from various ingredients such as grapes, hops, rice, honey, etc.

Respiratory findings in a nursing home population.

The prevalence of respiratory abnormalities was studied in an elderly nursing home population. This study investigated 475 female and 147 male individuals living in five nursing homes in Zagreb, Croatia. Chronic respiratory symptoms were recorded using the British Medical Research Council questionnaire.

[Healthy aging and productive retirement].

Characteristics of aging as a normal physiological process are presented. The main indicators of increased the number of older population in the world as well as problems related to society and particularly to public health are listed. The difference between gerontology and geriatrics is described.

[Reference values of ventilatory capacity in persons in the third stage of life].

Unlabelled: Ventilatory capacity was measured in a group of 622 subjects aged 60 years and older (475 women and 147 men).

Methods: Maximum expiratory flow-volume curve was recorded, on which forced vital capacity (FVC), one second forced expiratory volume (FEV1) and maximum expiratory flow rates at 50% and the last 25% of vital capacity (FEF50, FEF25) were read. Reference values of ventilatory capacity tests for women and men were calculated by linear multiple regression with age and height as predictors, separately for smokers and nonsmokers.

[Occupational diseases in instrumental musicians].

Occupational diseases, work-related diseases and occupational stigma in professional musicians are discussed. Predominant diseases and symptoms related to various organic systems, such as musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, respiratory system, skin, mouth and teeth diseases, as well as the effect of noise and psychological stress, have been listed. The preventive measures in order to promote health of musicians are described in particular.

[Respiratory symptoms, diseases and pulmonary ventilatory capacity in persons in the third stage of life].

The study included 622 persons of the third age, 60-94 years old. The subjects were analyzed by age, smoking habits, profession and place of longest residence. In the studied group, there were 27.

[The role of occupational medicine in evaluation of work capacity and invalidity].

The basic parameters of work capacity as well as difference to temporary work capacity are described. Separately listed are principles of assessment of work capacity before employment, during employment as well as for determination of invalidity. Differences between impairment and disability are stressed.