Introduction. Yerba Mate, also called Paraguay tea, is obtained from the dried leaves (approximately 95%) and stems (about 5%) of the evergreen shrub-tree Ilex paraguariensis. Each year, the consumption of yerba mate becomes increasingly popular in North America and Europe. The fashion for Paraguay tea has also reached Poland. During the period 2012-2018, as much as an 8-fold increase has been observed in the import of this raw material to our country. Objective. The aim of the study is analysis of the present state of knowledge concerning the health effects of Yerba Mate, based on selected scientific literature. Dicussion. The consumption of yerba mate may exert a beneficial effect on human health and its consumption is recommended in the treatment of obesity and while practicing sports. Nevertheless, it should be remembered that a very high consumption of the tea, especially when very hot, may increase the risk of occurrence of cancer, which has not been unequivocally confirmed by scientific studies to-date. Conclusions. It has been confirmed that this beverage shows a number of beneficial health effects, including: a protective effect on liver cells, stimulation of the central nervous system, anti-inflammatory effect, as well as a positive effect on the cardiovascular system.
Parents' attitudes towards a difficult situation resulting from a chronic disease of a child. Ann Agric Environ Med.Abstract Introduction and objective. The family is a reliable and permanent source of support for every human being. It is the key link in the welfare system. The aim of the study is to assess parents' attitudes towards the occurrence of a difficult situation resulting from a child's chronic illness. Material and methods. The study involved randomly selected parents of children with chronic diseases (N=107). The study was carried out at the Dental Clinic of the 'Little Prince' Children's Hospice in Lublin Results. The study revealed that for parents a difficult life situation is mainly associated with the disability of a family member or a friend, whereas the action approach is the most frequently chosen attitude towards a child's chronic disease.In the examined group of parents, a significant correlation was observed between the age of the parents and the choice of a specific parental attitude towards the child's chronic disease (in terms of intellectual approach). However, no significant correlations were found between the parents' place of residence and the choice of a specific parental attitude towards the chronic disease of a child. Conclusions. During the diagnosis of chronically ill children, parents should also be educated in this regard. Therapy and psychological help, as well as directing parents to relevant support groups, organizations or associations, will prove immensely valuable while coping with a difficult life situation.
Introduction. Arterial blood pressure is one of the main vital signs reflecting body functions and, at the same time, the most important functional parameter of the cardiovascular system. High blood pressure is the major modifiable cardiovascular risk factor. Objective. The aim of the study was assessment of the frequency of occurrence of cardiovascular risk factors, with particular consideration of arterial blood pressure. Material and method. The study was conducted among 509 volunteers from Lublin in eastern Poland who participated in the prophylactic programme entitled 'White Sunday'. Standard measurements of blood pressure were performed using a TM-Z dial pressure gauge. The level of arterial blood pressure and socio-demographic parameters were analyzed. Results. Hypertension was more frequently observed in the group of males than females. The age group especially vulnerable to abnormal blood pressure values were those aged 51-60. Isolated hypertension significantly more often occurred in the group of respondents who mentioned hypertension in an interview, compared to those who reported its absence. Among 367 persons who, in preliminary interview, did not declare hypertension, 60 cases of isolated arterial hypertension were noted (16.3%). From among respondents who declared absence of hypertension in an interview, the largest age group diagnosed with isolated arterial hypertension were those aged 61-70 (17.9%). Conclusions. Arterial hypertension is a civilisation disease which may be effectively prevented, simultaneously reducing the risk of premature death due to cardiovascular events, as well as reducing social and economic costs. International health organizations recommend the implementation of social screening programmes in order to diagnose high blood pressure and the promotion of routine measurements of arterial blood pressure.
Choina. Quality of life of patients undergoing specific allergen immunotherapy in allergic rhinitis. Ann Agric Environ Med.
Wstęp. Wyniki systematycznie prowadzonych ogólnopolskich badań epidemiologicznych mających za zadanie ocenę stanu zdrowia jamy ustnej wskazują, że intensywność choroby próchnicowej wśród dzieci i młodzieży utrzymuje się na wysokim poziomie. W okresie między 6. a 12. rokiem życia zachodzi systematyczna wymiana uzębienia mlecznego na stałe. W przypadku występowania aktywnych zmian próchnicowych w uzębieniu mlecznym istnieje podwyższone ryzyko kolonizacji zębów stałych patogennymi szczepami bakterii. Cel. Celem pracy porównanie stanu zdrowia jamy ustnej dzieci 6-i 12-letnich zamieszkujących województwo lubelskie ze stanem zdrowia jamy ustnej równolatków mieszkających w innych rejonach kraju. Opis stanu wiedzy. Dane przedstawione w opracowaniach badań Monitoringu Zdrowia Jamy Ustnej, przeprowadzonych w latach 2013-2015 wskazują na duże nasilenie choroby próchnicowej wśród dzieci 6-i 12-letnich. W skali całego kraju jedynie 14,4% dzieci 6-letnich było wolnych od próchnicy (dmft/DMFT = 0), zaś na terenie województwa lubelskiego-13,5%. Wartość wskaźnika SiC (ang. Significant Caries Index), opisującego intensywność próchnicy w najbardziej zagrożonej chorobą 1/3 populacji wynosiła w odniesieniu do całej badanej grupy 10 punktów, podobną wartość, tj. 10,1 punktu, przyjmowała na terenie województwa lubelskiego. W całej badanej populacji wolnych od próchnicy (DMFT = 0) było 20,4% dzieci 12-letnich. Na terenie województwa lubelskiego odsetek ten był jeszcze niższy i wynosił jedynie 16,2%. Wartość wskaźnika SiC badanego w populacji dzieci 12-letnich wynosiła średnio 7,4 punktu. W województwie lubelskim intensywność próchnicy w najbardziej zagrożonej chorobą 1/3 populacji była niższa, a wskaźnik SiC przyjmował wartość 6 punktów. Podsumowanie. Stan zdrowia jamy ustnej dzieci 6-i 12-letnich zamieszkujących województwo lubelskie nie odbiega w znacznym stopniu od stanu zdrowia całej populacji 6-i 12-latków. Analiza wskaźników epidemiologicznych dla omawianych grup wiekowych wskazuje na wysoką intensywność choroby próchnicowej i duże potrzeby lecznicze omawianej populacji w zakresie stomatologii. W związku z powyższym konieczna wydaje się intensyfikacja działań edukacyjnych, profilaktycznych i leczniczych nie tylko na terenie województwa lubelskiego, ale także w pozostałych częściach Polski.
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