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Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny
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ISSN 0035-7715 · National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene · 357 articles in the index
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Obesity, insufficient physical activity and life expectancy across 172 countries: a longitudinal ecological panel study
Background Obesity and insufficient physical activity are major global health risks, but their population-level associations with life expectancy may overlap because both evolve with economic and epidemiological transition. Objective To compare the strength and robustness of the associations of…
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Ketogenic diet in adult obesity: safety, limitations, and evidence from various clinical applications
The aim of this study was to present the current state of knowledge regarding the use of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of obesity in adults, with particular emphasis on its safety, indications, and contraindications, and to relate these findings to its established use in drug-resistant…
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Ethical dilemmas in food labeling: the undisclosed presence of alcohol and its impact on vulnerable consumers
Despite the existence of some consumer protection legislation that mandates the declaration of alcohol content in food products when it reaches a certain threshold, current regulations appear insufficient to fully protect consumers from the consequences of excessive consumption of these products…
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Salt consumption in households in Poland
Background The main source of sodium in the diet is table salt, as well as sodium from processed food. Sodium is also naturally contained in food, but in small amounts. According to WHO the average daily sodium intake for adults worldwide is 4,278 mg (WHO recommends no more than 2,000 mg)…
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Nurse burnout as a public health issue and Its impact on patient care quality. A narrative review
Occupational burnout among nurses is a significant public health issue. It affects both nurses’ well-being and the quality of patient care. The aim of this narrative review is to provide a comprehensive synthesis of four key aspects of occupational burnout among nurses, namely its prevalence…
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Antibacterial and antifungal efficacy of citrus peel essential oils from four Moroccan citrus varieties
Background Infections brought on by bacteria and fungi pose a serious risk to public healthcare worldwide. The emergence of virulent and resistant microbes has weakened the effectiveness of several antimicrobial therapies. As a result, natural compounds are becoming more and more popular as…
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Mediterranean diet adherence and rural-urban disparity among Moroccan adolescents: a nationally representative cross-sectional study
Background Mediterranean diet adherence (MDA) is declining globally, yet comprehensive national data on Moroccan adolescent dietary patterns remain scarce. Objective The present study aimed to assess MDA and analyze urban-rural disparities among Moroccan adolescents. Material and Methods This…
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Healthcare professionals' knowledge of probiotics, prebiotics, and the gut microbiota – the city of Kénitra, Morocco: A pilot study
Background In scientific literature, it is relatively rare to find information on healthcare professionals’ current knowledge of probiotics, prebiotics, and gut microbiota. Objective The aim of our study was to assess healthcare professionals’ knowledge of gut microbiota, probiotics, and prebiotics…
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Obesity and associated risk factors among women of reproductive age in Morocco
Background Obesity is a major global health concern growing in every region and affecting millions of people worldwide. It has become a pandemic. In 2022, 1 of 8 people in the world were living with obesity and more than half of the world’s population will be overweight or obese by 2035 leading to…
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Bone density and implementation of recommendations for dairy products consumption and physical activity in women: a pilot study
Background Diet and lifestyle are key factors of osteoporosis prevention, and their synergistic interaction can significantly affect the condition of the skeletal system in women. Objective The aim of the study was to assess bone density and its relation with the implementation of recommendations…
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Analysis of selected organochlorine pesticides in honey samples from Poland: a pilot study
Background Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) were widely used in crop protection in the past. Due to their high chemical persistence and widespread presence in the environment, they have been classified as persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Given their toxicological properties, dietary exposure…
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The knowledge of dietary sodium, sodium consumptive behavior, sodium in food, and urinary sodium of hypertensive patients in Thailand
Background Consuming salty foods raises blood pressure because of their sodium and salt. Educating hypertension patients about sodium contributes to their diets and can decrease the future effects on their health. Objective The objectives aimed to investigate the knowledge about the sodium content…
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How do adolescents perceive their weight? The impact of various psychosocial factors on body weight estimation – a pilot study
Background Body image perception among adolescents is crucial for their mental health and is influenced by a variety of factors. Incorrect body weight estimation is common among this population and is usually overestimated by females and underestimated by males. Objective This study aimed to…
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Epidemiology of coronary artery disease in patients from the district of Żywiec in southern Poland
Background Cardiovascular diseases are currently the leading cause of premature mortality both in Poland and worldwide. Among the most severe conditions are acute cardiac events, which pose a direct threat to patients’ lives and health. One of these is coronary artery disease, which predisposes…
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Magnitude and correlates of very low birth weight newborns in India: insights from National Family Health Survey 2019-2021
Background Estimate of very low birth weight (VLBW) and low birth weight (LBW) newborns is a key maternal and child health indicator. It is often associated with higher child mortality in low-middle-income countries (LMICs), which account for 95% of the global LBW babies born annually. Objective…
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The state of mothers' knowledge about infant feeding
Background The correct nutrition of infants is crucial for their proper mental and physical development, as well as for adequate metabolic programming. Programming is the influence of environmental factors, including nutrition, during critical periods of early development (including fetal life and…
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Longitudinal growth trajectories of preterm infants with and without intrauterine growth restriction up to 24 months of corrected age: the influence of early feeding patterns
Background Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is common in premature infants and can significantly impact long-term physical and neurological development. While breastfeeding is the gold standard for nutrition, its role in optimizing postnatal growth for this specific population requires…
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Assessing the effects of social media on eating behavior in Algerian university students
Background Social media plays a central role in the daily lives of university students, influencing various aspects of behavior, especially their eating habits. The goal of this study was to adapt and validate the scale of effects of social media on eating behavior (SESMEB), which was initially…
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Knowledge and perceptions of probiotics among medical and dietetics students: a cross-sectional study
Background The gut microbiota plays a key role in human health, and probiotics represent one of the main strategies for its modulation. Knowledge of probiotics among medical and dietetics students may influence their future clinical practice. Objective To compare the knowledge and perceptions of…
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Anti-inflammatory food products and the severity of menstrual pain: a narrative review
Menstruation is a natural physiological process in healthy women of reproductive age, often accompanied by physical and psychological symptoms that can impair daily functioning and quality of life. Given the established role of oxidative imbalance in menstrual discomfort, dietary products rich in…