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Alicja Basiak-Rasała
Department of Social Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-345 Wrocław, Poland

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Journal article
Published: 15 April 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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(1) Background: Alcohol is a leading risk factor of premature morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to investigate the patterns of alcohol consumption in the PURE Poland cohort study baseline. (2) Methods: A Polish cohort was enrolled in the baseline study in 2007–2010. The study group consisted of 2021 adult participants of urban and rural areas from the Lower Silesia voivodeship in Poland (747 men and 1274 women). (3) Results: In the overall study population, 67.3% were current drinkers, 10.3% were former drinkers, and 22.4% were abstainers. Current use of alcohol products was more prevalent in men (77.2%), people living in urban areas (73.0%), and people with a higher level of education (78.0%). The percentage of current drinkers decreased with increasing age (from 73.4% in 30- to 44-year-olds to 48.8% in participants aged 64 and more). The majority of participants (89.2%) declared a low level of alcohol intake. The chance of high level of intake of alcohol was four times higher in men than in women (OR 4.17; CI 1.64–10.6). The majority of participants (54.6%) declared most frequent consumption of low-alcohol drinks (beer, wine) and 21% declared most frequent consumption of spirits. Current drinkers had almost 1.5-fold higher odds of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) than never drinkers (OR 1.49, CI 1.03–2.17; OR 1.66, CI 1.27–2.18, respectively). Former drinkers had higher odds for hypertension and CVD than never drinkers (1.73, CI 1.05–2.85; OR 1.76, CI 1.22–2.53, respectively). (4) Conclusions: In our cohort study, we observed several socio-demographic factors differentiating the patterns of alcohol consumption. The preventive programs should focus predominantly on men, people aged <45 years, and those with a higher level of education.

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Katarzyna Zatońska; Piotr Psikus; Alicja Basiak-Rasała; Zuzanna Stępnicka; Maria Wołyniec; Andrzej Wojtyła; Andrzej Szuba; Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna. Patterns of Alcohol Consumption in the PURE Poland Cohort Study and Their Relationship with Health Problems. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 4185 .

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Katarzyna Zatońska, Piotr Psikus, Alicja Basiak-Rasała, Zuzanna Stępnicka, Maria Wołyniec, Andrzej Wojtyła, Andrzej Szuba, Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna. Patterns of Alcohol Consumption in the PURE Poland Cohort Study and Their Relationship with Health Problems. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (8):4185.

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Katarzyna Zatońska; Piotr Psikus; Alicja Basiak-Rasała; Zuzanna Stępnicka; Maria Wołyniec; Andrzej Wojtyła; Andrzej Szuba; Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna. 2021. "Patterns of Alcohol Consumption in the PURE Poland Cohort Study and Their Relationship with Health Problems." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 8: 4185.

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Published: 08 March 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Introduction: Obesity has been associated with a higher risk of morbidity, disability, and death. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of obesity and chosen non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the PURE Poland cohort study. Material and Methods: The study covers a group of 2035 people (1281 women and 754 men), who live in urban and rural areas of Lower Silesian voivodeship. The baseline study was conducted between 2007–2010. The data on demographic status and history of diseases were collected using questionnaires. The anthropometric parameters, blood pressure, blood lipids, and glucose level were measured. Results: Normal body weight was observed in 28.1% of participants, whereas overweight and obesity were observed in 40.1% and 31.1% of participants, respectively. Moreover, there was a significant difference in the body weight between genders. Prevalence of obesity was similar in men and women (31.0% and 31.1%, respectively). Obesity was more prevalent in rural vs. urban residents (38.5% and 26.0%, respectively). In a logistic regression analysis, the odds for obesity was two-fold higher in participants aged >64 years and rural inhabitants (OR 1.91; 95% CI 1.36–2.70; OR 1.79; 95% CI 1.48–2.16, respectively). Participants with obesity had 2.5-fold higher odds for diabetes and hypertension and two-fold higher odds for CHD in comparison with non-obese individuals (OR 2.74; 95% CI 2.01–3.73, OR 2.54; 95% CI 2.03–3.17, OR 1.88; 95% CI 1.26–2.80, respectively). Conclusions: Taken together, the prevalence of obesity was associated with particular socio-demographic factors (age, place of residence, and level of education) as well as diabetes, hypertension, and coronary heart disease.

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Katarzyna Zatońska; Piotr Psikus; Alicja Basiak-Rasała; Zuzanna Stępnicka; Dagmara Gaweł-Dąbrowska; Maria Wołyniec; Julia Gibka; Andrzej Szuba; Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna. Obesity and Chosen Non-Communicable Diseases in PURE Poland Cohort Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 2701 .

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Katarzyna Zatońska, Piotr Psikus, Alicja Basiak-Rasała, Zuzanna Stępnicka, Dagmara Gaweł-Dąbrowska, Maria Wołyniec, Julia Gibka, Andrzej Szuba, Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna. Obesity and Chosen Non-Communicable Diseases in PURE Poland Cohort Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (5):2701.

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Katarzyna Zatońska; Piotr Psikus; Alicja Basiak-Rasała; Zuzanna Stępnicka; Dagmara Gaweł-Dąbrowska; Maria Wołyniec; Julia Gibka; Andrzej Szuba; Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna. 2021. "Obesity and Chosen Non-Communicable Diseases in PURE Poland Cohort Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 5: 2701.

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Published: 03 January 2019 in BMC Public Health
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Tobacco smoking is one of the most serious modern civilization threats. According to WHO identifying patterns of tobacco use is essential for implementing effective preventive policies. The aim of the paper was to assess changes in smoking patterns among the PURE study population over 6 years. The study sample comprised of 1784 adult participants from PURE Poland study, who were assessed at baseline (2007-2010) and then at 6-year follow-up. Participants were classified into current smokers, ex-smokers and never smokers. Smoking patterns were analyzed according to sex, age/birth cohort, place of residence (urban vs rural setting), and education level. Overall, a significant decrease of 3.1% in current smokers was observed (from 20.0% in baseline to 16.9 at follow-up). However, 0.8% of never smokers and 6.2% of ex-smokers at baseline were classified as current smokers at 6-year follow-up. Despite overall decrease in percentage of current smokers in both rural and urban area, in fact significantly more ex-smokers from rural area became current smokers after 6 years. Living in the rural area was associated with nearly two-fold increase in current smoking, and almost two-fold decline in chances to quit smoking. The highest percentage of current smokers was observed in birth year cohort 1961-1979. Despite a small but significant decline in overall smoking rates, important differences in smoking and quitting patterns emerged between rural and urban areas, as well as sexes. A less favorable smoking patterns were observed among women, and rural populations, suggesting that these are important targets of future tobacco control interventions in Poland.

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Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna; Katarzyna Zatońska; Alicja Basiak; Barbara Sozańska; Dagmara Gaweł-Dąbrowska; Maria Wołyniec; Andrzej Szuba; Witold Zatoński. Sociodemographic characteristic of changes in smoking patterns in rural and urban population of PURE Poland study: findings from 6-year follow up. BMC Public Health 2019, 19, 6 .

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Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna, Katarzyna Zatońska, Alicja Basiak, Barbara Sozańska, Dagmara Gaweł-Dąbrowska, Maria Wołyniec, Andrzej Szuba, Witold Zatoński. Sociodemographic characteristic of changes in smoking patterns in rural and urban population of PURE Poland study: findings from 6-year follow up. BMC Public Health. 2019; 19 (1):6.

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Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna; Katarzyna Zatońska; Alicja Basiak; Barbara Sozańska; Dagmara Gaweł-Dąbrowska; Maria Wołyniec; Andrzej Szuba; Witold Zatoński. 2019. "Sociodemographic characteristic of changes in smoking patterns in rural and urban population of PURE Poland study: findings from 6-year follow up." BMC Public Health 19, no. 1: 6.

Conference abstract
Published: 26 October 2018 in Global Heart
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K. Połtyn-Zaradna; B. Sozańska; K. Zatońska; Alicja Basiak-Rasała; D. Gaweł-Dąbrowska; M. Wołyniec; A. Szuba; W. Zatoński. PO467 Lung Function and Its Relationship With Smoking Status and Respiratory Symptoms In Pure Poland Study. Global Heart 2018, 13, 475 .

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K. Połtyn-Zaradna, B. Sozańska, K. Zatońska, Alicja Basiak-Rasała, D. Gaweł-Dąbrowska, M. Wołyniec, A. Szuba, W. Zatoński. PO467 Lung Function and Its Relationship With Smoking Status and Respiratory Symptoms In Pure Poland Study. Global Heart. 2018; 13 (4):475.

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K. Połtyn-Zaradna; B. Sozańska; K. Zatońska; Alicja Basiak-Rasała; D. Gaweł-Dąbrowska; M. Wołyniec; A. Szuba; W. Zatoński. 2018. "PO467 Lung Function and Its Relationship With Smoking Status and Respiratory Symptoms In Pure Poland Study." Global Heart 13, no. 4: 475.

Original article
Published: 12 July 2018 in International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries
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According to the World Health Organization, diabetes could be responsible for 1.5 mln deaths a year and prevalence of diabetes is still increasing. Improper diet is one of modifiable risk factors of type 2 diabetes. Because diabetes is a major health burden, research recognizing factors contributing to increased risk of type 2 diabetes is important. The aim of the study was conducting the comparison of intake of food groups between participants with normoglycemia, impaired fasting glucose (IFG), and type 2 diabetes of Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology (PURE) Poland population. Assessment of intake of food groups was conducted with the use of validated Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) among 1654 participants of PURE Poland—baseline (2007–2009). Assessment of the differences between groups had been performed with the use of the Kruskal-Wallis test. The significance level was established to be p ≤ 0.05. Participants with IFG in comparison to participants with diabetes consumed significantly more fruit juices, beverages with added sugar, sweets, honey, and sugar. Participants with IFG in comparison with normoglycemic participants consumed significantly more refined grains, fruit juices, lean meat, and processed meat and less nuts and seeds. Participants with diabetes in comparison to normoglycemic participants consumed significantly more lean meat and processed meat and less tea and coffee, alcohol, dried fruit, honey, sugar, and nuts. Especially participants with IFG, who consumed more products of high glycemic index should be the subject of intensive counseling and other prophylactic measures to reduce the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes.

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Alicja Basiak; Rota Różańska; Katarzyna Połtyn–Zaradna; Maria Wołyniec; Andrzej Szuba; Katarzyna Zatońska. Comparison of intake of food groups between participants with normoglycemia, impaired fasting glucose, and type 2 diabetes in PURE Poland population. International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries 2018, 39, 315 -324.

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Alicja Basiak, Rota Różańska, Katarzyna Połtyn–Zaradna, Maria Wołyniec, Andrzej Szuba, Katarzyna Zatońska. Comparison of intake of food groups between participants with normoglycemia, impaired fasting glucose, and type 2 diabetes in PURE Poland population. International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries. 2018; 39 (2):315-324.

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Alicja Basiak; Rota Różańska; Katarzyna Połtyn–Zaradna; Maria Wołyniec; Andrzej Szuba; Katarzyna Zatońska. 2018. "Comparison of intake of food groups between participants with normoglycemia, impaired fasting glucose, and type 2 diabetes in PURE Poland population." International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries 39, no. 2: 315-324.

Journal article
Published: 01 January 2016 in Journal of Health Inequalities
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Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna; Jakub Einhorn; Dagmara G. Dąbrowska; Alicja Basiak; Maria Wołyniec; Andrzej Szuba; Katarzyna Zatońska. Assessment of quality of life among participants of PURE Poland study. Journal of Health Inequalities 2016, 2, 163 -171.

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Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna, Jakub Einhorn, Dagmara G. Dąbrowska, Alicja Basiak, Maria Wołyniec, Andrzej Szuba, Katarzyna Zatońska. Assessment of quality of life among participants of PURE Poland study. Journal of Health Inequalities. 2016; 2 ():163-171.

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Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna; Jakub Einhorn; Dagmara G. Dąbrowska; Alicja Basiak; Maria Wołyniec; Andrzej Szuba; Katarzyna Zatońska. 2016. "Assessment of quality of life among participants of PURE Poland study." Journal of Health Inequalities 2, no. : 163-171.

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Published: 01 January 2016 in Journal of Health Inequalities
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Rota Różańska; Bożena Regulska-Ilow; Rafał Ilow; Katarzyna Zatońska; Maria Wołyniec; Anna Mandecka; Klaudia Konikowska; Agnieszka Salomon; Alicja Basiak; Andrzej Szuba; Witold A. Zatoński. Differences in energy and selected macronutrients intake with diet between men and women from urban and rural areas of the Lower Silesia in Poland: the Polish arm of the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study. Journal of Health Inequalities 2016, 2, 148 -154.

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Rota Różańska, Bożena Regulska-Ilow, Rafał Ilow, Katarzyna Zatońska, Maria Wołyniec, Anna Mandecka, Klaudia Konikowska, Agnieszka Salomon, Alicja Basiak, Andrzej Szuba, Witold A. Zatoński. Differences in energy and selected macronutrients intake with diet between men and women from urban and rural areas of the Lower Silesia in Poland: the Polish arm of the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study. Journal of Health Inequalities. 2016; 2 ():148-154.

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Rota Różańska; Bożena Regulska-Ilow; Rafał Ilow; Katarzyna Zatońska; Maria Wołyniec; Anna Mandecka; Klaudia Konikowska; Agnieszka Salomon; Alicja Basiak; Andrzej Szuba; Witold A. Zatoński. 2016. "Differences in energy and selected macronutrients intake with diet between men and women from urban and rural areas of the Lower Silesia in Poland: the Polish arm of the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study." Journal of Health Inequalities 2, no. : 148-154.

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Published: 01 January 2016 in Journal of Health Inequalities
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Introduction : Smoking is the largest avoidable health risk factor in Europe. The aim of this paper is to assess the attitude towards tobacco smoking among participants of PURE Poland Study. Material and methods : Analysis of attitude towards tobacco smoking was carried out between 2007 and...

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Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna; Alicja Basiak; Katarzyna Zatońska; Maria Wołyniec; Dagmara G. Dąbrowska; Andrzej Szuba; Witold A. Zatoński. Prevalence of tobacco smoking among participants of PURE Poland study. Journal of Health Inequalities 2016, 2, 142 -147.

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Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna, Alicja Basiak, Katarzyna Zatońska, Maria Wołyniec, Dagmara G. Dąbrowska, Andrzej Szuba, Witold A. Zatoński. Prevalence of tobacco smoking among participants of PURE Poland study. Journal of Health Inequalities. 2016; 2 ():142-147.

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Katarzyna Połtyn-Zaradna; Alicja Basiak; Katarzyna Zatońska; Maria Wołyniec; Dagmara G. Dąbrowska; Andrzej Szuba; Witold A. Zatoński. 2016. "Prevalence of tobacco smoking among participants of PURE Poland study." Journal of Health Inequalities 2, no. : 142-147.