Vaida Batulevičienė, Melanija Tamulionytė, Aivaras Bajarūnas Abstract Noise level in public buildings where training and (or) education takes place noise level is regulated by the state Lithuania to limit of 55 dB (A). Noise level of 75 – 85 dBA can be harmful for hearing organ functioning. In this study the noise level was evaluated…
Gabrielė Legotaitė, Jurgita Knašienė, Gytė Damulevičienė Abstract Introduction. The prevalence of dementia in Lithuania has risen dramatically in past decades. The ageing population and vascular risk factors may contribute to this rise. The proportions of Alzheimer’s disease (ADD) and vascular dementia (VAD) in older population is not clear. Aim. Our aim was to evaluate the…
Viktorija Piščalkienė, Jurgita Knašienė, Edgaras Lapinskas, Laura Rutkauskienė, Indrė Knyvienė Abstract The aim of the research: to assess the falls occurring among the old and elderly persons influencing their physical and cognitive expression and relationships. Research methods: analysis of the scientific literature, tests (grip strength measurement, dynamic balance assessment, “The timed Up and Go” test,…
Viktorija Piščalkienė, Dainė Krasuckienė, Evelina Lamsodienė Abstract Ageing society problems are relevant for many European and world countries. The word “old age” which is often associated with many negative associations, reveals the reason of this fact . One of the reasons is the fear of old age, with another being the negative attitude towards old…
Gediminas Merkys, Andrius Norkus, Julius Dovydaitis Abstract The article presents the survey about eating habits of Lithuanian students (N = 990) and its results. The aim of the research was to try to at least partially answer the essential problem question: why is there a contradiction between the awareness and knowledge about healthy eating and…
Jerzy Pobocha Abstract The paper presents the nomenclature, types and statistical data on self-mutilation among prisoners in different countries. The research on self-mutilation among children and youth in some European countries indicate that they most often occur in Belgium, and often carried out by girls. It presents how the problem of self-injury to the eyeballs…
