Seafarers’ Lifestyle and Health in Lithuania

Birutė Strukčinskienė, Inga Bartusevičienė, Vaiva Strukčinskaitė, Sigutė Norkienė Abstract The analysis of seafarers’ lifestyle and health, are of great importancefor promoting seafarers’ health. The survey on seafarers’lifestyle and health was accomplished in Lithuania. In the surveyparticipated 208 full time and half time students (already workingones and the future seafarers) of Lithuanian Maritime Academy.More respondents (79.8…

Survey On Capacities Of Lithuanian Non-Governmental Organizations Involved In Chronic Disease Prevention And Healthy Lifestyle Promotion

Vaida Liutkutė, Mindaugas Štelemėkas, Aurelijus Veryga Abstract An organized civil society usually plays a key role in the prevention of non-communicable diseases. However, opportunities of Lithuanian non-governmental organizations to implemet prevention of non-communicable diseases and promote healthy lifestyles remains unknown: the assessment of the available human and financial resources have not been studied at all.…

Lifestyle and Physical Activity in Preschool Children in Klaipeda District

Birutė Strukčinskienė, Sigitas Griškonis, Juozas Raistenskis, Vaiva Strukčinskaitė, Neringa Tarvydienė Abstract The survey on physical activity in preschool children was accomplished in Klaipeda district, Lithuania. In the survey 762 preschool children participated. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study revealed that the majority of preschool children…

Nutrition in Preschool Children in Klaipeda City

Diana Šopagienė, Birutė Strukčinskienė, Dalija Stasiuvienė, Dalia Jurgaitienė, Ineta Pačiauskaitė, Greta Neverdauskaitė Abstract The survey on nutrition in preschool children was accomplished in Klaipeda city. In the survey participated 382 children aged 3-6 years; their parents were interviewed. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study revealed…

Lifestyle in Young People in Western Lithuania

Birutė Strukčinskienė, Sigitas Griškonis, Vaiva Strukčinskaitė Abstract The survey on lifestyle in young people was accomplished in the Western Lithuania. In the survey participated 253 young people from Klaipeda University. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study revealed that in Western Lithuania, young men exercise more…

The Physical Activity and Health of Specialists Working with Computers

Birute Strukcinskiene, Sigitas Griskonis, Juozas Raistenskis Abstract The survey on physical activity and health of specialists working with computers was accomplished in Lithuania in 2011. In the survey participated 204 specialists working with computers at the offices, at small and medium sized business companies. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p ≤0.05 was…

The Working Environment and Health Of Specialists Working with Computers

Sigitas Griskonis, Birute Strukcinskiene, Juozas Raistenskis, Ieva Griskonyte Abstract The survey on working environment and health of specialists working with computers was accomplished in Lithuania in 2011. In the survey participated 204 specialists working with computers at the offices, at small and medium sized business companies. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p…

Physical Activity in Preschool Children in Lithuania

Birute Strukcinskiene, Sigitas Griskonis, Juozas Raistenskis, Vaiva Strukcinskaite Abstract The survey on physical activity in preschool children was accomplished in Lithuania. In the survey participated 512 preschool children (urban and rural). Chi-square test was used and the significance level p ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study revealed that 21.7 % preschool children during leisure…

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN SCHOOLCHILDREN: FOCUS ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Birutė Strukčinskienė Abstract The survey on physical activity in schoolchildren was accomplished in Lithuania. In the survey participated 1178 schoolchildren aged 11, 13 and 15 years. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study revealed that 38 % of schoolchildren during leisure time are walking outside more…

THE OWN ASPECTS OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ARCHITECTURE

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…