THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, RISK OF EATING DISORDERS AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS WEIGHT LOSS BEHAVIOR AMONG 9TH GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS

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Simona Pajaujienė Abstract Summary The majority of adolescents adopt what would be considered healthy eating and exercise behavior, but at the same time, a noticeable number use weight control methods considered to be unhealthy (Caroll et al., 2006). There is some evidence that disordered eating, body dissatisfaction, and excessive exercise might influence the presence of…

PATIENT‘S ATTITUDE TOWARDS HEALTH INFORMATION FOUND ON INTERNET. ITS PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION

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Giedrė Kuncaitė Abstract Summary The aim of the study – to determine the need, importance and benefits of the mostly searched health information on internet by community pharmacy patients. 360 patients were surveyed by using a questionnaire in metropolitan, urban and rural community pharmacies. Major problems faced by respondents in finding health information online are…

THE ACTIONS OF PHARMACEUTICAL SPECIALISTS IN THE CASES OF PRESCRIPTION INACCURACIES IN LITHUANIA

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Jonas Grincevičius Abstract Summary Although pharmacists can help prevent adverse events associated with medication errors, there is lack of researches analyzing the actions of pharmaceutical specialists in the cases of prescription inaccuracies in Lithuania. The aim of this research is to disclose the actions of pharmaceutical specialists, working at community pharmacies, in the cases of…

INVESTIGATION OF DISPOSED HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION MATERIALS OF FIRE PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR STEEL AND WOOD CONSTRUCTIONS

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Mindaugas Grigonis Abstract Summary The main factor, destroying steel and wooden constructions in fire, is very high temperatures. Unprotected by fire protective coatings building from steel constructions may very quickly to collapse, and in unprotected wooden constructions building, the fire may very quickly spread and block all people’s evacuation routes. Legislation in Lithuania defines that…

Analysis of economical and social consequences of occupational diseases in Lithuanian construction sector for the period of 2005 – 2010 year

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Ritoldas Šukys Abstract Summary Research on Lithuanian construction sector showed that during 2005-2010, were suffered economical and social losses (consequences) for constructional enterprises, which caused occupational diseases due to non-compliance with requirements for personnel safety and health. Were established social assistance benefits, as non-produced gross domestic product, damages for loss of working capacity and period…

ASSESSMENT OF THE RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION BY 137Cs OF THE EDIBLE MUSHROOMS AND BERRIES IN THE CURONIAN SPIT

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Rasa Morkūnienė Abstract Summary The activity concentrations of 137Cs in the edible mushrooms and berries in the Curonian Spit were determined. The possible risk of the influence of radioactive contamination on peoples health was appreciated by effective dose. The maximum activity concentration up to 460,1±7,9 Bq/kg in the Leccinum scabrum was determined. In the berries…

ASSESSMENT OF THE HUMAN EXPOSURE DUE TO ANTHROPOGENIC VARIATIONS OF THE NATURAL IONIZING RADIATION IN THE CURONIAN SPIT

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Milda Pečiulienė Abstract Summary The spectrometric and dosimetric measurements of various geophysical areas for assessment the human exposure due to anthropogenic variations of the natural ionizing radiation in the Curonian Spit were performed. The input of various natural ant anthropogenic objects into human exposure was appreciated. It was determined, that human exposure increased about 1,2-2…

THE OWN ASPECTS OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ARCHITECTURE

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Inga Genytė Abstract Summary The article analyzes the importance of architecture and public health relationship for strengthening health. More detailed health promotion and environmental challenges of architecture in today‘s society. Separately discussed importance of close relationship between architects and public health professionals in the enhancement of health. The aim – overview theoretical level of architecture…

WOMEN AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

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Pranas Šerpytis Abstract Summary Aim of the research: to identify morbidity and mortality rates and distribution by age of females in Lithuania, who, based on the ICD – 10 classification diagnosed E10 – E14 (diabetes), I10 – I15 (hypertension), I20 (angina pectoris), I21 – I22 (myocardial infarction), I26 – I28 (pulmonary embolism, pulmonary heart disease,…

Drama therapy methods using in social work with mothers that lives in foster home

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Ilona Skridlaitė Abstract The motherhood is new role in the women‘s life. This role influences new functions related with children rearing. The mothers are not always prepared to accomplish new functions. The short-term social care can be organised to help social risk family (mother and their children)[11]. The social services are provided during the short-…