[Tobacco smoking among adolescents-self-reported psycho-somatic health].

Studies of self-reported psychosomatic health among non-smokers and current smokers were conducted among students aged 19-20 by means of a standardised questionnaire form concerning people actively and passively smoking. The analysis covered the number and type of cigarettes, time of exposure to tobacco smoke, as well as health effects in active and passive smokers. Tobacco smokers constituted 22% of the total number of the population examined, whereas passive smokers - 78%.

[Addiction among patients hospitalized due to peripheral vessels disorders].

The study covered 160 patients - 80 females and 80 males, hospitalised due to arterial and venous vessels disorders. The objective of the study was an attempt to evaluate selected behaviours, such as tobacco smoking, consumption of alcohol and coffee among people with diseases of peripheral vessels. The research tool was a questionnaire form.

Effect of nimesulide-a preferential COX-2 inhibitor on arterial blood pressure, compared to ketoprofen.

Clinical and experimental studies have shown that renal and cardiovascular effects of most selective COX-2 inhibitors (rofecoxib, celecoxib) are similar to other traditional NSAIDs (dual COX inhibitors). In these study the effect of nimesulide--preferential COX-2 inhibitor, administration on 24-hour blood pressure profile was investigated in 40 adult individuals on antihypertensive therapy with pain states caused by osteoartritis. Nimesulide was administered orally, twice a day at the conventional dose of 0.

Prevalence of obstructive respiratory disorders in the rural population of the Lublin region.

The subject of the study was to analyze spirometric data provided by comprehensive research programme of Institute of Agricultural Medicine in Lublin. Field research was conducted in the years 1999--2001 to evaluate the prevalence of selected respiratory system diseases. The basic measurements were forced expiration maneuver performed and interpreted on the strength of ATS recommendations, physical examination and medical history (especially lower respiratory airways obstruction symptoms).

The effect of chronic alcohol abuse on gastric and duodenal mucosa.

Alcohol consumed in small quantities is not dangerous for health but if it is drunk in big amounts it has a negative effect on somatic and psychical health. A number of studies have been published on the harmful effect of ethanol on the nervous system, circulation, endocrine and immune systems. Ethyl alcohol can directly damage the mucosa of the alimentary tract.