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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the greatest global public health challenges. Acute exacerbations of COPD lead to the accelerated deterioration of lung function, reduced quality of life, a higher number of hospitalizations, and increased mortality. The factor causing the exacerbation is usually an infectious agent, but the impact of environmental factors is being studied more thoroughly. Among them, meteorological factors are the least examined. Multiple studies have shown that lower temperatures during the cold season, as well as sudden temperature changes regardless of the season, have the most significant negative effect on patients with COPD. However, higher temperatures, especially during summer heatwaves, can also cause COPD exacerbation and it is expected that this will be an even more important health problem in the future considering climate changes. The effects of other meteorological factors on acute exacerbation of COPD, such as atmospheric pressure, solar radiation, rainfall, wind speed, and humidity are far less investigated and opposing results have been obtained in different studies. Thus, there is a need for further research in this area that would result in clinical recommendations and public health interventions that could decrease the global burden of COPD.
Jovan Javorac; Marija Jevtić; Dejan Živanović; Miroslav Ilić; Sanja Bijelović; Nataša Dragić. What Are the Effects of Meteorological Factors on Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? Atmosphere 2021, 12, 442 .
AMA StyleJovan Javorac, Marija Jevtić, Dejan Živanović, Miroslav Ilić, Sanja Bijelović, Nataša Dragić. What Are the Effects of Meteorological Factors on Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? Atmosphere. 2021; 12 (4):442.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJovan Javorac; Marija Jevtić; Dejan Živanović; Miroslav Ilić; Sanja Bijelović; Nataša Dragić. 2021. "What Are the Effects of Meteorological Factors on Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?" Atmosphere 12, no. 4: 442.
Ambient air pollution is one of eight global risk factors for deaths and accounts for 38.44 all causes death rates attributable to ambient PM pollution, while in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is 58.37. We have estimated health endpoints and possible gains if two policy scenarios were implemented and air pollution reduction achieved. Real-world health and recorded PM pollution data for 2018 were used for assessing the health impacts and possible gains. Calculations were performed with WHO AirQ+ software against two scenarios with cut-off levels at country-legal values and WHO air quality recommendations. Ambient PM2.5 pollution is responsible for 16.20% and 22.77% of all-cause mortality among adults in Tuzla and Lukavac, respectively. Our data show that life expectancy could increase by 2.1 and 2.4 years for those cities. In the pollution hotspots, in reality, there is a wide gap in what is observed and the implementation of the legally binding air quality limit values and, thus, adverse health effects. Considerable health gains and life expectancy are possible if legal or health scenarios in polluted cities were achieved. This estimate might be useful in providing additional health burden evidence as a key component for a clean air policy and action plans.
Vlatka Matkovic; Maida Mulić; Selma Azabagić; Marija Jevtić. Premature Adult Mortality and Years of Life Lost Attributed to Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Particulate Matter Pollution and Potential for Mitigating Adverse Health Effects in Tuzla and Lukavac, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Atmosphere 2020, 11, 1107 .
AMA StyleVlatka Matkovic, Maida Mulić, Selma Azabagić, Marija Jevtić. Premature Adult Mortality and Years of Life Lost Attributed to Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Particulate Matter Pollution and Potential for Mitigating Adverse Health Effects in Tuzla and Lukavac, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Atmosphere. 2020; 11 (10):1107.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVlatka Matkovic; Maida Mulić; Selma Azabagić; Marija Jevtić. 2020. "Premature Adult Mortality and Years of Life Lost Attributed to Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Particulate Matter Pollution and Potential for Mitigating Adverse Health Effects in Tuzla and Lukavac, Bosnia and Herzegovina." Atmosphere 11, no. 10: 1107.
Issue/Description Reflective Citizens (RC) as ’psycho-social transitional spaces’ - were established in 2005, when Serbia joined the International Listening Posts (LP) Network of OPUS (Organization for Promoting Understanding of Society). Recognizing the need for more reflective citizens’ spaces, for continuously ongoing work through social trauma, Psycho-Social section (PSS - GAS Belgrade) began organizing them more often and in different cities. Serbian RC developed specific conceptualization and methodology, carefully integrating aspects of LP, group analysis, group’s relations, and social dreaming, which are still in the process of evaluation and improvement. Results RC in Novi Sad have started in 2014, with a huge enthusiasm, as a team work of PSS. It is recognized that Novi Sad, as a multinational and specific multicultural environment could develop Applied Reflective Citizens - Citizens’ dialogue in cultural spaces in Novi Sad, as supportive and open space for all citizens who wish to develop themselves, multiculturalism, tolerance and better social environment. At the seven workshops organized by now, the beginning was marked by a session of social dreaming. Free psychosocial associations in thinkrooms have defined the topics: loneliness, helplessness, walls and borders, migrations, diversity, mental malnutrition, the presence of evil and the need for goodness, lack of communication... and on the basis of them, the corresponding hypotheses. Lessons Applied Reflective Citizens have become the support and open space for all citizens who want to contribute to multiculturalism, tolerance, a better social environment, understanding the environment and building incentive bridges in communication through dialogue and also to contribute to a positive cultural climate, building cultural capacities and fostering cultural dialogue through mutual reflection, thus contributing the quality of life, which is of public health significance. Key messages Reflective Citizens can be a contribution for improving health in community through fostering dialogue and mutual reflection. Reflective Citizens give an open space for all citizens who want to contribute to multiculturalism, tolerance, better social environment, thus contributing quality of life, and to public health, also.
M Jevtic; I Flasar; M Mojovic. Reflective citizens as a tool for well-being and public health achievement (Novi Sad, Serbia). European Journal of Public Health 2019, 29, 1 .
AMA StyleM Jevtic, I Flasar, M Mojovic. Reflective citizens as a tool for well-being and public health achievement (Novi Sad, Serbia). European Journal of Public Health. 2019; 29 (Supplement):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM Jevtic; I Flasar; M Mojovic. 2019. "Reflective citizens as a tool for well-being and public health achievement (Novi Sad, Serbia)." European Journal of Public Health 29, no. Supplement: 1.
Background Personal motivation for change plays a fundamental role in creation of sustainable changes regarding diabetes self-management. The aim of this study is to assess the motivation as well as the relation between the level of patient`s motivation in relation to disease characteristics, metabolic control, behavioral determinants and the barriers patients encounter in diabetes self-management. Methods The data for this cross-sectional study were obtained by combining anthropometric measurements (body mass index-BMI), biochemical parameters (glycosylated hemoglobin-HbA1c) and by interviewing respondents using certain sub-scale of a structured Personal Diabetes Questionnaire (PDQ). Results The sample consisted of 117 respondents with T2DM. The majority (61.06%) was not motivated to make self-management changes. Non-motivated respondents were older than 65 years of age (X^2=8,046; p = 0.005) and had: a lower level of education (X^2=35.320; p = 0.000), diabetes for more than 10 years, poor glyco-regulation (90,14%) and were overweight / obese (81,7%). Motivated respondent were more physically active (X^2=6.439; p = 0.000), more adherent to anti-hyperglucemic therapy (OHAs) (X^2=9.673; p = 0,002), and more adherent to dietary regime. Average barrier scores: in the following healthy diet [t=-7.960; p = 0.000], in therapeutic adherence [t=-4.318; p = 0.000] and physical activity [t=-6.439; p = 0.000] were also statistically significantly different with the high impact in relation to respondents’ motivation. Conclusions Assessment of the motivation for changes in diabetes self-management should become an integral part of monitoring patients with T2DM in Primary Health Care (PHC). In this way, individual advisory strategies could be developed, because motivated and not motivated persons have different needs for counseling. Key messages Motivated and not motivated persons with T2DM have different needs for counseling. Assessment of the motivation for changes in diabetes self-management should become an integral part of monitoring patients with T2DM.
V Stanojevic; M Jevtic; M Mitrovic. Motivation for change, cornerstone of diabetes self-management in patients with type 2 diabetes. European Journal of Public Health 2019, 29, 1 .
AMA StyleV Stanojevic, M Jevtic, M Mitrovic. Motivation for change, cornerstone of diabetes self-management in patients with type 2 diabetes. European Journal of Public Health. 2019; 29 (Supplement):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleV Stanojevic; M Jevtic; M Mitrovic. 2019. "Motivation for change, cornerstone of diabetes self-management in patients with type 2 diabetes." European Journal of Public Health 29, no. Supplement: 1.
Issue A public health challenge facing many developing countries is the lack of medical equipment, such as mammograms and CT scanners, as well as the unequal access to available equipment. In order to rationalize costs and provide patients with more equal access to preventive and diagnostic services, optimized distribution based on actual needs, considering factors such as population structure and private sector capacities is necessary. The suggested optimization was made in cooperation between students of public health, applied mathematics, and information technology. Description of the problem Based on Open data released by the institutions of Republic of Serbia, pertaining to radiological equipment operated by state healthcare facilities over a period of three years (2015, 2016 and 2017) and projected population, by sex, age, and region, a mathematical model has been made, aimed at optimizing equipment distribution across the 4 regions. With the goal of finding an adequate model, region and year specific data were used for calculating the Gini coefficient. Multiple alternatives were tested over a period of a few months, with the results displayed graphically, using a web application presenting the equipment distribution. Results In maximizing the territory covered, the availability of the equipment to the patients was increased, and with it, the equipment’s utility. The results indicate savings can be achieved, taking into consideration the capacities of the private sector. Lessons An adequate mathematical model can contribute to a better distribution of equipment, as well as cost saving. Taking into consideration that inadequate funding is one of the major challenges faced by state healthcare services worldwide, with appropriate data, the model would find use in other countries as well. Key messages Open medical data opens up new space for action by the interested parties. Inter-professional cooperation holds great potential in solving public health problems.
J Gajic; I Gengeljacki; N Tesic; N Misanovic; M Zunji; N Bjelica; S Cocic; M Jevtic; Z Luzanin; D Jakovetic. Mathematical modeling of medical equipment needs for public health purposes. European Journal of Public Health 2019, 29, 1 .
AMA StyleJ Gajic, I Gengeljacki, N Tesic, N Misanovic, M Zunji, N Bjelica, S Cocic, M Jevtic, Z Luzanin, D Jakovetic. Mathematical modeling of medical equipment needs for public health purposes. European Journal of Public Health. 2019; 29 (Supplement):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJ Gajic; I Gengeljacki; N Tesic; N Misanovic; M Zunji; N Bjelica; S Cocic; M Jevtic; Z Luzanin; D Jakovetic. 2019. "Mathematical modeling of medical equipment needs for public health purposes." European Journal of Public Health 29, no. Supplement: 1.
Objective Increased noise level represents a significant public health problem in urban environments. The aim of this paper is to examine the annoyance of the population by road traffic noise in the City of Novi Sad. Methods The results of 161 24-hour noise measurements in Novi Sad were analyzed. Measurements were done by Public Health Institute of Vojvodina, according to accredited and standardized national methodology during 2012 - 2016. Results Total noise indicator (Lden) / night noise indicator (Lnight) ranged from 61,1 dB / 50,7 dB in residential, up to 66,3 dB / 58,1 dB in recreation / hospital areas, 68,0 dB / 60,3 dB in city traffic areas and 70,2 dB / 62,7 dB in business and residential areas. Taking into account the results and using methodology prescribed by national regulations, the percentage of highly annoyed population (% HA) was found to be in the range 11-25% during the day, and 6-13% during the night. Using ISO 1996-1:2016, prevalence of a population highly annoyed (PHA) was established to be in the range 9,2-33,9% in residential; 18,4-45,7% in recreation / hospital areas 22,9-50,6 in city traffic; 27,7-55,4% in business and residential areas. Conclusions The results confirm that urban noise seriously disturbs people. It was established that about a half of the population was highly annoyed which poses a serious challenge for public health. The results have social, health and economic importance for the population. Activities to reduce the noise level could also stimulate economic, health, social and community programs for sustainable development aiming to preserve and improve human health. Acknowledgment: Supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Serbia - Project “Biosensing Technologies and Global System for Continuous Research and Integrated Management”, No.43002 Key messages Continous noise monitoring is important for understanding the impact of noise on human health. About a half of the population was highly annoyed by noise, which poses a big challenge for public health in urban areas.
E Zivadinovic; M Jevtic; N Dragic; S Bijelovic. Environmental noise levels and noise annoyance in Novi Sad, 2012-2016. European Journal of Public Health 2019, 29, 1 .
AMA StyleE Zivadinovic, M Jevtic, N Dragic, S Bijelovic. Environmental noise levels and noise annoyance in Novi Sad, 2012-2016. European Journal of Public Health. 2019; 29 (Supplement):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleE Zivadinovic; M Jevtic; N Dragic; S Bijelovic. 2019. "Environmental noise levels and noise annoyance in Novi Sad, 2012-2016." European Journal of Public Health 29, no. Supplement: 1.
Issue/problem Increasing attention is being paid to air pollution as one of the greatest threats to public and urban health. The WHO’s Urban Health Initiative points out the importance of collecting data and mapping the present state of air quality in urban areas. For citizens, such engagement is enabled by the appearance of personal air quality measurement devices that use crowd-sourcing to make measurement results publicly accessible in real time. Description of the problem As a way of contributing to air pollution monitoring in their town, three PhD Public health students conducted over 40 measurements between the start of June and end of August 2018 on various locations in the city of Novi Sad, Serbia. Measurements were performed using AirBeam personal air quality monitoring devices and their results presented as μg/m3 of Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and automatically uploaded to the internet using the Air-casting app. Results Measurements conducted in public transportation vehicles returned the rather high average value of 40 μg/m3, where coffee shops and restaurants scored an even higher value of 48,67 μg/m3. The lowest average air pollution levels were registered near the Danube river bank (5.67) and in the parks (6), while the sites near crossroads or in the street showed average air pollution of 8.33 μg/m3. Residential areas where smoking is present during the day reported 2.5 times higher PM2.5 values than those without smokers (33.8 and 12.78 μg/m3). Lessons Bearing in mind that the air quality is considered as a serious health risk in urban areas, results of this pilot investigation suggest potential health risk for citizens living in urban areas. The negative effects of combustion and smoking on air quality are strongly highlighted, as well as the positive impact of green areas and parks near residential areas. Key messages Air pollution exposure as a serious health risk in urban areas. Crowdsourcing as a way of air quality monitoring has great potential for contributing to public health.
J Gajic; D Dimovski; B Vukajlovic; M Jevtic. Healthier breath for all and everywhere – Urban air quality monitoring experience. European Journal of Public Health 2019, 29, 1 .
AMA StyleJ Gajic, D Dimovski, B Vukajlovic, M Jevtic. Healthier breath for all and everywhere – Urban air quality monitoring experience. European Journal of Public Health. 2019; 29 (Supplement):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJ Gajic; D Dimovski; B Vukajlovic; M Jevtic. 2019. "Healthier breath for all and everywhere – Urban air quality monitoring experience." European Journal of Public Health 29, no. Supplement: 1.
Background Currently the market offers wide range of magnesium dietary supplements that vary either in their pharmaceutical dosage form (capsules, tablets, direct form, effervescences etc.), magnesium compound present (magnesium oxide, - chloride, -citrate,- bisglycinate, -acetyltaurinate etc.) their dosage (ranging from 150 to 400mg) or other vitamins and minerals present (vitamin B complex, vitamin C, zinc, manganese etc). Since the public can now choose to buy dietary supplements not only from pharmacies and specialized stores but from places such as supermarkets, cosmetic shops or even markets it is important to educate the public and help them make healthier choices. Objectives While providing primary health care services in public pharmacy, overall choices and reasons for buying magnesium supplements were noted during the first four months of 2019 (January to April). The goal was to investigate the most important factors patients consider when opting to take magnesium supplements as well as their health literacy regarding the topic. Results The results indicate that the currently most popular choices are mouth dissolving forms of magnesium (more than 50% units sold), and predominantly forms the magnesium oxide form (around 75%). It is suggested that the most important factors when choosing magnesium dietary supplements are its price, media presence, friends advice, general familiarity or even product design as very few the patients asked about the present form of the magnesium. Conclusions Magnesium dietary supplements belong to highly desirable supplements on the free market. It is observed that patients choice mostly doesn’t coincide with health authorities recommendations. Key messages Importance of health literacy and understanding the dietary supplement labels. Higher impact of sources of information other than healthcare authorities.
J Gajic; D Dimovski; B Vukajlovic; M Jevtic. Importance of Health literacy in magnesium supplementation - Case study Novi Sad, Serbia. European Journal of Public Health 2019, 29, 1 .
AMA StyleJ Gajic, D Dimovski, B Vukajlovic, M Jevtic. Importance of Health literacy in magnesium supplementation - Case study Novi Sad, Serbia. European Journal of Public Health. 2019; 29 (Supplement):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJ Gajic; D Dimovski; B Vukajlovic; M Jevtic. 2019. "Importance of Health literacy in magnesium supplementation - Case study Novi Sad, Serbia." European Journal of Public Health 29, no. Supplement: 1.
Background Environmental risk factors such as air pollution, contaminated water, climate change, soil pollution, chemical exposures, ultraviolet radiation, noise pollution and others potentially contribute to diseases and mental disorders, such as depressive and anxiety disorders. Taken together mental, behavioral and neurological disorders accounted for 10% of the global disease burden in 2015 and is expected to increase to 15% by the year 2020. Methods We will identify health promoting factors on the background of the changing disorders spectrum. Based on a narrative review we identified as potentially environmental mental health promoting factors quality green areas, e urban planning, sanitation and public transportation, and decrease in noise pollution. Results Using the sustainable development goals (SDGs) as a benchmarking tool in national, regional and local development plans, citizens are empowered to improve their mental health through improved environment. Discussion: Mental health is an underresearched area in the field of environmental health. Intersectoral and interdsiciplinary collaboration can contribute to overcome boudnaries of specific disciplines and build bridges to support the overall goal of promoting and supporting mnetal health and reducing the burden of mental and neurological disorders.
M Jevtic; C Bouland. Environmental Challenges as Mental Health risks and oppotunities in the light of SDGs. European Journal of Public Health 2019, 29, 1 .
AMA StyleM Jevtic, C Bouland. Environmental Challenges as Mental Health risks and oppotunities in the light of SDGs. European Journal of Public Health. 2019; 29 (Supplement):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM Jevtic; C Bouland. 2019. "Environmental Challenges as Mental Health risks and oppotunities in the light of SDGs." European Journal of Public Health 29, no. Supplement: 1.
Globalization and modern economic trends bring enormous changes to civilization. The human health pattern also changes and the overall system becomes more complex. Exponential growth in demographic, in economic and in human activities alters the natural global environment beyond safe or sustainable borders, which refers to energy for the future, as well as climate change in the broadest sense. These changes pose threats to human health and with the rise in temperature the most visible symptoms are seen in the difficulty of securing sufficient energy amount, as well as the appropriate supply of health-safe food and water. Global influences on the health of the population require changes in different sectors (economy, health, economy, etc). Even though, World Meteorological Organization data show that the five-year average global temperature from 2013 to 2017 was at a record level, and that in 2017 it was one of the three hottest years. Today, about 3 billion people have no access to safe food and/or water and are also exposed to significant air pollution. Nearly one billion people have no electricity in the household, and 13% of the world’s population has no access to modern electricity. Air pollution indoors by using combustible fuels for domestic energy caused 4.3 million deaths in 2012 (women and girls accounted for 6 out of 10). Energy has a dominant contribution to climate changes and accounts for about 60% of overall global greenhouse gas emissions. Overall progress made through the use of renewable energy sources should reduce risks and allow for the improvement of basic living conditions. However, a significant shift in reducing inequalities and improving global quality of life and health indicators requires transformation of many sectors. Energy, therefore, is crucial for almost every challenge the world is facing today (climate change, food production, health systems, etc.). SDG 7 is particularly important and is linked to other SDGs.
M Jevtic; C Bouland. Climate and energy issues as preconditions for health and well being. European Journal of Public Health 2019, 29, 1 .
AMA StyleM Jevtic, C Bouland. Climate and energy issues as preconditions for health and well being. European Journal of Public Health. 2019; 29 (Supplement):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM Jevtic; C Bouland. 2019. "Climate and energy issues as preconditions for health and well being." European Journal of Public Health 29, no. Supplement: 1.
Issue/problem It is recognized that is very important to have an instrument to mitigate risks and reduce the vulnerability of poor and low-income households, especially in disasters. Health risks are often identified by the poor people as the greatest and costliest risks they face. Millions of people worldwide fall into poverty as a result of excessive healthcare costs because the state doesn’t provide them health insurance. Health problems not only impact household budget, but also reduce the productivity and reduce the opportunity for growth. Therefore the reform of social systems poses a considerable challenge. Description In order to remedy the situation, global actors like World Health Organization (WHO, International Labour Organization (ILO), the World Bank (WB) advocate for a special category of insurance, health micro-insurance (HMI), as a medium term solution for health care financing, that tends to access equitable and quality health care. HMI was created to promote insurance coverage among economically vulnerable sections of society. It is one of the potential ways that might provides the protection of low-income people against specific perils in exchange for regular premium payment proportionate to the likelihood and cost of the risks involved. Results As a health care financing mechanism, HMI has a short history, but offers the following benefits: it can improve the access of certain vulnerable populations to healthcare, develop more suitable services, facilitate the participation of civil society and limit fraud, educate populations about social security. Lessons This instrument has not been conceptualized to compete or replace public social protection. Rather, it is most effective when embedded into a comprehensive social protection framework which includes informal, private and other risk management strategies of preventive measures, mitigation and suitable coping strategies. Key messages HMI can mitigate the risks of population and groups, ill health and provides hope that the poor will receive reliable and adequate access to affordable health care. HMI can be seen as a tool for better public health in vulnerable and poor communities.
T Novakovic; M Jevtic; L J Popović; D J Ćosić. The role of micro-insurance in the field of public health. European Journal of Public Health 2019, 29, 1 .
AMA StyleT Novakovic, M Jevtic, L J Popović, D J Ćosić. The role of micro-insurance in the field of public health. European Journal of Public Health. 2019; 29 (Supplement):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleT Novakovic; M Jevtic; L J Popović; D J Ćosić. 2019. "The role of micro-insurance in the field of public health." European Journal of Public Health 29, no. Supplement: 1.
Background One of the World Health Organizations (WHO) global nutrition goals by 2025 is to increase the rate of exclusive breastfeeding of infants under six months to at least 50%, which can be achieved only through educating future parents on the importance of breastfeeding. The goal of this research was to establish the current effects of the public health campaigns in raising awareness on breastfeeding by analyzing the opinions of young people towards maternal milk. Methods The study was conducted as a prospective study for six months in 2018. and in 2019. 281 people participated (158 female, 123 male) of whom 127 psychology students.The participants had no children, and were aged between 18 and 26.. The survey consisted of socio-demographic questions and the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS) with 17 questions. Data processing included methods of descriptive and inferential statistics using the MedCalc program. Values of p < 0,05 were considered statistically significant. Results More than one out of two female and almost two out of five male participants recognized milk as a diet optimal for their infant (53% female, 38% male). Over twice as many participants considered maternal milk to be extremely positive in comparison to baby formulas as positive. Only 12% of respondents acknowledged that infants had beneficial effects from breastfeeding throughout their lives. Since only 12.8% of infants in Serbia are exclusively breastfed (according to the available data), the public health authorities need to take more drastic measures in order to complete the WHO set goal by 2025. Key messages Current public health campaigns aren’t showing sufficient effects. Both sexes need to be included in education process about the importance of breastfeeding.
D Dimovski; J Gajic; B Vukajlovic; M Jevtic; A Komlenic. Breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes of young people. European Journal of Public Health 2019, 29, 1 .
AMA StyleD Dimovski, J Gajic, B Vukajlovic, M Jevtic, A Komlenic. Breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes of young people. European Journal of Public Health. 2019; 29 (Supplement):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleD Dimovski; J Gajic; B Vukajlovic; M Jevtic; A Komlenic. 2019. "Breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes of young people." European Journal of Public Health 29, no. Supplement: 1.
There is a wide scientific agreement that theglobal climate is changing and the energy issues are very important for the population. Actual data alerts on existing and upcoming impacts for human health. Consequences of mass migration and regional conflicts are result partly from climate change and the competition for energy resources.
M Jevtic; C Bouland. Planet on the diet – Climate and Energy prescription for better environment and sustainability. European Journal of Public Health 2018, 28, 1 .
AMA StyleM Jevtic, C Bouland. Planet on the diet – Climate and Energy prescription for better environment and sustainability. European Journal of Public Health. 2018; 28 (suppl_4):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM Jevtic; C Bouland. 2018. "Planet on the diet – Climate and Energy prescription for better environment and sustainability." European Journal of Public Health 28, no. suppl_4: 1.
M Jevtic; C Bouland. Planet on the diet – Climate and Energy prescription for better environment and sustainability. The European Journal of Public Health 2018, 28, 1 .
AMA StyleM Jevtic, C Bouland. Planet on the diet – Climate and Energy prescription for better environment and sustainability. The European Journal of Public Health. 2018; 28 (suppl_4):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM Jevtic; C Bouland. 2018. "Planet on the diet – Climate and Energy prescription for better environment and sustainability." The European Journal of Public Health 28, no. suppl_4: 1.
V Matkovic Puljic; M Jevtic; S Kukolj; C Bouland. Boosting health by improving air quality in the Western Balkans. European Journal of Public Health 2018, 28, 1 .
AMA StyleV Matkovic Puljic, M Jevtic, S Kukolj, C Bouland. Boosting health by improving air quality in the Western Balkans. European Journal of Public Health. 2018; 28 (suppl_4):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleV Matkovic Puljic; M Jevtic; S Kukolj; C Bouland. 2018. "Boosting health by improving air quality in the Western Balkans." European Journal of Public Health 28, no. suppl_4: 1.
Objectives: A large body of evidence has documented that air pollutants have adverse effect on human health as well as on the environment. The aim of this study was to determine whether there was an association between outdoor concentrations of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and a daily number of hospital admissions due to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Novi Sad, Serbia among patients aged above 18. Material and Methods: The investigation was carried out during over a 3-year period (from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2009) in the area of Novi Sad. The number (N = 10 469) of daily CVD (ICD-10: I00-I99) hospital admissions was collected according to patients’ addresses. Daily mean levels of NO2 and SO2, measured in the ambient air of Novi Sad via a network of fixed samplers, have been used to put forward outdoor air pollution. Associations between air pollutants and hospital admissions were firstly analyzed by the use of the linear regression in a single polluted model, and then trough a single and multi-polluted adjusted generalized linear Poisson model. Results: The single polluted model (without confounding factors) indicated that there was a linear increase in the number of hospital admissions due to CVD in relation to the linear increase in concentrations of SO2 (p = 0.015; 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 0.144–1.329, R2 = 0.005) and NO2(p = 0.007; 95% CI: 0.214–1.361, R2 = 0.007). However, the single and multi-polluted adjusted models revealed that only NO2 was associated with the CVD (p = 0.016, relative risk (RR) = 1.049, 95% CI: 1.009–1.091 and p = 0.022, RR = 1.047, 95% CI: 1.007–1.089, respectively). Conclusions: This study shows a significant positive association between hospital admissions due to CVD and outdoor NO2 concentrations in the area of Novi Sad, Serbia.
Marija Jevtić; Nataša Dragić; Sanja Bijelovic; Milka Popovic. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AND AIR POLLUTION IN NOVI SAD, SERBIA. ENERGYO 2018, 1 .
AMA StyleMarija Jevtić, Nataša Dragić, Sanja Bijelovic, Milka Popovic. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AND AIR POLLUTION IN NOVI SAD, SERBIA. ENERGYO. 2018; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarija Jevtić; Nataša Dragić; Sanja Bijelovic; Milka Popovic. 2018. "CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AND AIR POLLUTION IN NOVI SAD, SERBIA." ENERGYO , no. : 1.
Today, when more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, foreseeing that by 2050 practically 70% of the population will be living in urban areas, it is obvious why cities and urban health are placed on the very top of the Priority Agenda among the major challenges for our survival and quality of life. Cities and urban areas are the focal point of different fields, health professionals included, enabling to solve short-term problems, and, more importantly, long-term management of the urban environment challenges. New circumstances regarding demographic facts in combination with climate change, migration, uncontrolled urbanization, raising inequality and also basic needs of clean air, water, safety food and energy needs, and increasing contamination, but also information era, lead to think about new perspectives of education and innovative possibilities for human species in the world. Sustainable development goals should not remain only wishful thinking, we have to undertake a holistic approach to achieve a sustainable future for the new generations. The role of public health professionals is to merge health expertise with non-medical expertise making public-health action possible and achievable. The process of changing is faster than predicted. There is no unique recipe for different urban areas and human agglomeration. In this paper, we give our common views from different perspectives (Belgium and Serbia). Exchanges of different experiences and stories about challenges support a way to common sustainable future.
Marija Jevtic; Catherine Bouland. Sustainable Development Goals as a Framework of Education for Healthy Cities and Healthy Environments. World Sustainability Series 2017, 283 -298.
AMA StyleMarija Jevtic, Catherine Bouland. Sustainable Development Goals as a Framework of Education for Healthy Cities and Healthy Environments. World Sustainability Series. 2017; ():283-298.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarija Jevtic; Catherine Bouland. 2017. "Sustainable Development Goals as a Framework of Education for Healthy Cities and Healthy Environments." World Sustainability Series , no. : 283-298.
•Food consumption as reported by children was validated by observation and parents' reports.•Observed and reported amounts were used to calculate error-sensitive variables.•Children were fairly accurate in reporting food amounts.•Snacks consumed at school had the greatest mean correspondence rate.•Snacks consumed at home had the highest mean inflation ratio. AbstractObjectivesChildren's ability to recall and report dietary intake is affected by age and cognitive skills. Dietary intake reporting accuracy in children is associated with age, weight status, cognitive, behavioural, social factors and dietary assessment techniques. This study analysed accuracy of 7–10 year-old children's reported food intake for one day.Study designValidation study.MethodsSample included 94 children aged 7–10 years (median = 9 years) from two elementary schools in a local community in Serbia. ‘My meals for one day’ questionnaire was a combination of 24-h recall and food recognition form. It included recalls for five meals: breakfast at home; snack at home; lunch at home; snack at school and dinner at home. Parental reports were used as reference information about children's food intake for meals obtained at home and observation was used to gain reference information for school meal. Observed and reported amounts were used to calculate omission rate, intrusion rate, corresponding, over-reported and unreported amounts of energy, correspondence rate and inflation ratio.ResultsOverall omission rate (37.5%) was higher than overall intrusion rate (36.7%). The same food item (bread) has been the most often correctly reported and omitted food item for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snack at school had the greatest mean correspondence rate (79.6%) and snack at home the highest mean inflation ratio (90.7%).ConclusionMost errors in children's recalls were incorrectly reported amounts and not the food items. The questionnaire should be improved to facilitate accurate reports of the amounts.
S. Šumonja; M. Jevtic. Accuracy of reported food intake in a sample of 7–10 year-old children in Serbia. Public Health 2016, 138, 63 -68.
AMA StyleS. Šumonja, M. Jevtic. Accuracy of reported food intake in a sample of 7–10 year-old children in Serbia. Public Health. 2016; 138 ():63-68.
Chicago/Turabian StyleS. Šumonja; M. Jevtic. 2016. "Accuracy of reported food intake in a sample of 7–10 year-old children in Serbia." Public Health 138, no. : 63-68.
R Velicki; M Jevtic; J Bjelanovic; M Kemenj; S Kobilarov; B Matic; K Spasovic. School environment and tobacco smoke - respect of Law Regulations in function of health. European Journal of Public Health 2015, 25, 1 .
AMA StyleR Velicki, M Jevtic, J Bjelanovic, M Kemenj, S Kobilarov, B Matic, K Spasovic. School environment and tobacco smoke - respect of Law Regulations in function of health. European Journal of Public Health. 2015; 25 (suppl_3):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleR Velicki; M Jevtic; J Bjelanovic; M Kemenj; S Kobilarov; B Matic; K Spasovic. 2015. "School environment and tobacco smoke - respect of Law Regulations in function of health." European Journal of Public Health 25, no. suppl_3: 1.
M Jevtic; V Matkovic Puljic. Air pollution and energy as health issues – required steps for SerbiaMarija Jevtic. The European Journal of Public Health 2015, 25, 1 .
AMA StyleM Jevtic, V Matkovic Puljic. Air pollution and energy as health issues – required steps for SerbiaMarija Jevtic. The European Journal of Public Health. 2015; 25 (suppl_3):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM Jevtic; V Matkovic Puljic. 2015. "Air pollution and energy as health issues – required steps for SerbiaMarija Jevtic." The European Journal of Public Health 25, no. suppl_3: 1.