[Influence of air pollution on birth weight].

Introduction: Epidemiological studies point out that exposure to air pollution during pregnancy is a risk for low birth weight.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of outdoor and indoor air pollution on the occurrence of low birth weight.

Methods: The measurement of outdoor air pollutants, sulphur dioxide and black smoke was carried out daily at the Institute for Public Healthcare of Nis at two measuring locations, in Nis and Niska Banja during 2003.

[Influence of air pollution on pregnant women's health and pregnancy outcomes].

Unlabelled: Outdoor and indoor air pollution pollutants can be a potential cause to a lot of negative effects on the health of pregnant women and outcome of pregnancy. The objective of this paper was to estimate the influence of outdoor and indoor air pollution on the health of pregnant women and outcome of pregnancy.

Material And Methods: The study subjects were the pregnant women, non-smokers, who were not professionally exposed to air pollution.

[Risk factors for the occurrence of cardiovascular system diseases in students].

Background/aim: Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death in the majority of developed, as well as in many developing countries. The aim of this study was to determine cardiovascular risk factors in student population and to suggest possible measures for prevention.

Methods: The study was carried out during 2007-2008 at the School of Medicine, University of Nis.

[Application and significance of fortification in prevention of micronutrient deficiency-induced diseases].

Fortification is defined as adding of one or more essential elements to food article, regardless of whether it has been already added to food or not, in order to prevent or correct deficiency of one or more nutrients in the general population or specific population group. Food fortification with minerals and vitamins helps eliminate diseases such as goiter, rickets, beriberi, and pellagra. Significant results have been also achieved in prevention of anemia and vitamin A deficiency.