Hygiene, nutrition and occupational diseases

Fundamentals of Hygienic Science

• Introduction. Theoretical and methodological foundations of hygiene science - B. Stefanov
  • Essence of prevention
  • Object, subject and purpose of hygienic science
  • Tasks and methods of hygienic science
  • Interaction of hygiene with other sciences
  • Functions of Hygienic Science
  • Basic hygiene disciplines
  • Ecology and hygiene
    • Nature of ecology
    • Concept of biosphere and ecological system
    • Greening of knowledge and production
  • Basic modern hygiene and environmental problems
  • The scientific and technical revolution and modern pathology
  • Overcoming the negative consequences of the scientific and technological revolution

Communal hygiene

• Hygiene of the atmosphere – T. Tarnovka, B. Stefanov
  • Structure, composition and meaning of atmospheric air. T. Tarnovska
  • Physical factors of the atmosphere. Weather and climate - health importance - T. Tarnovska, B. Stefanov
    • Hygienic characteristic of time. Meteotropic reactions
    • Hygienic characteristic of the climate. Acclimatization
  • Atmospheric pollution - essence, health significance, prevention - T. Tarnovska
  • Measures for health and environmental protection of the atmosphere - T. Tarnovska
• Water hygiene - P. Gatseva
  • Health importance of water
  • Health requirements for drinking water "Assessment of the health risk related to the qualities of drinking water
  • Drinking water supply
  • Purification and disinfection of drinking water
  • Sources of pollution of water intakes
  • Sanitary protection of water sources
• Soil hygiene. Cleaning of populated areas from waste - P. Gatseva
  • Structure and qualities of the soil
  • Indicators for soil health assessment
  • Cleaning of populated areas from waste
• Hygiene of settlements. Urbanization. Residential hygiene - P. Gatseva
  • Nature-forming factors
  • Health requirements for the terrain and territory of the settlement
    • Zoning of the territory of the settlement
    • Arrangement of residential areas
    • Arrangement of production territories
    • Arrangement of territories of reaction activities
    • Arrangement of green areas
    • Street network device
    • Noise in populated areas
    • Urbanization
    • Home hygiene

Hygiene of healthcare facilities - T. Tarnovska

• Subject, tasks, methods
• National health care system - classification, structure, functions
• Medical institutions
  • Facilities for pre-hospital care
  • Hygienic requirements for multidisciplinary hospitals
• Hygienic and technical improvement of healthcare facilities
• Hygienic and anti-epidemic regime in healthcare facilities
• Medical and protective regime in health care facilities
• Hygienic requirements for the business sector in healthcare facilities and disinfection departments
• Administrative-economic and domestic sector
• Hygienic requirements for some specialized medical and health facilities
  • Peculiarities in planning, organization and functioning of infectious disease wards/hospitals
  • Peculiarities in the planning and organization of pediatric wards/clinics
  • Hygienic requirements for surgical clinics/wards
  • Specific requirements for planning, organization and functioning of obstetrics and gynecology departments/hospitals
  • Hygienic requirements for the hospice
• Non-specific prevention of nosocomial infections

Occupational medicine

• Occupational hygiene, occupational medicine, occupational ergonomics – B. Kavaldzhieva
  • Risk factors at work
    • Factors of the labor process
    • Ergonomic factors in the workplace
  • Influence of the labor process on the functional state of the body
    • Physical labor
    • Mental work
  • Classification of modern forms of work
  • Ability to work, tiredness, fatigue
    • Prevention of fatigue and overwork
• Professional stress - Zh. Hristov, D. Hristova, D. Dimitrova, N. Ivanova
  • Stress - essence, mechanism of occurrence, content and meaning
  • Methodology for research and evaluation of stressogenic factors and the state of stress
  • Stress in the real and public sector of the Republic of Bulgaria
  • Strategies and policies to limit and reduce stress
• Factors of the working environment - M. Koleva, B. Stefanov, Zh. Hristov, E. Vodenicharov
  • Physical factors – M. Koleva, B. Stefanov, Zh. Hristov
    • Noise and vibration. Ultrasound, Infrasound - M. Koleva
    • Ultraviolet rays - M. Koleva
    • Infrared rays - M. Koleva
    • Production microclimate - Zh. Hristov
    • Increased atmospheric pressure - M. Koleva
    • Radio frequency electromagnetic fields (radio waves) – B. Stefanov
    • Static electricity – B. Stefanov
    • Laser radiation in the working environment – B. Stefanov
  • Powder aerosols – E. Vodenicharov
  • Chemical factors in production - M. Koleva
    • General Toxicology
    • Prevention of poisoning
• Branch occupational hygiene – M. Koleva, E. Vodenicharov, B. Stefanov
  • Occupational and medical problems in mechanical engineering - M. Koleva, E. Vodenicharov
  • Ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy – E. Vodenicharov, M. Lyapina
  • Occupational and medical problems in the textile industry - M. Koleva
  • Occupational and medical problems in the chemical industry - M. Koleva
  • Occupational hygiene when working with computer equipment - B. Stefanov
  • Occupational and medical problems in agriculture - M. Koleva
  • Occupational and medical problems in health care - M. Koleva
• The conventions and recommendations of the ILO in the field of safety and health at work - Zh. Hristov

Radiation hygiene and radiation protection - Zh. Vasileva

• Basic concepts
• Basic quantities and units in radiation protection
• Sources of human radiation
• Biological action of ionizing radiation
  • Stages of action of the ionizing treatment on the body
  • Clinical effects of ionizing radiation exposure
  • Radiation risk
• Radiation protection system
• Practical measures to reduce exposure

Hygiene of children and adolescents - A. Alexandrova, K. Petrova

• Subject, tasks and problems of the hygiene of children and adolescents - K. Petrova
• Age periodization. Peculiarities in the growth and development of children and adolescents - K- Petrova
  • Age periodization
  • Basic regularities in growth and development
  • Physical development
  • Acceleration
• Age-related anatomical and physiological characteristics of children and adolescents - K. Petrova
  • Infancy
  • Early childhood
  • Preschool age
  • School age
• Peculiarities in the health status of children and adolescents - K. Petrova
  • Structure, trends and dynamics of morbidity
  • Factors affecting the occurrence of chronic non-infectious disease
  • Prevention of the most common chronic diseases in school age
  • Major chronic diseases in childhood and adolescence
    • Hypertension
    • Obesity
    • Neuropsychiatric diseases
    • Spinal deformities and incorrect posture
    • Traumatic injuries and accidents
  • Basic activities of the doctor for the proper development and good health of children and learners.
• Education hygiene - K. Petrova
  • Hygienic and physiological basics of educational work
  • Health and hygiene problems in teaching with computer technology
  • Measures, conditions and factors for sanitizing the learning process and the prevention of school fatigue and overwork
  • Hygienic requirements for the daily regime of children and adolescents
    • Daily regime of children from early childhood
    • Daily regime of children of preschool age
    • Daily regime of students
• Medical control over physical education and hardening - At. Alexandrova
• Hygiene of labor and professional training - At. Alexandrova
• Hygienic requirements for the arrangement of children's facilities and schools - At. Alexandrova
  • Kindergartens
  • General education schools
  • Sanitary and technical improvement of children's facilities and schools
  • Hygienic requirements for teaching aids

Personal hygiene – B. Popov

• Healthy life style
• Hygiene of individual organs and systems
• Sexual hygiene
• Tempering and physical activity as elements of a healthy lifestyle
• Personal hygiene of the elderly (gerohygiene)
• Hygiene of clothing and footwear

Hygiene, Nutrition and Occupational Diseases - Fourth Updated Edition is a medical textbook aimed at medical students and general practitioners that explores the relationship between the fundamental aspects of health, hygiene, proper nutrition and occupational diseases. This textbook is an important resource providing reliable guidance and information for maintaining optimal health and preventing various diseases.

The beginning of the textbook examines the principles of hygiene and its importance for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The authors analyze the impact of hygiene on preventing infection, maintaining cleanliness, and protecting public health. This overview is essential for medical students and junior doctors seeking to understand the basic principles of a healthy lifestyle.

The main section of the textbook is devoted to nutrition and dietetics. A healthy diet is a key element in preventing many chronic diseases and maintaining optimal health. The textbook examines nutrients, dietary principles, and the impact of different eating styles on health. Emphasis is also placed on the prevention and treatment of nutrition-related diseases such as diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases.

Occupational diseases are another important aspect of the textbook. This section analyzes the risks and diseases that arise from professional activity. Specific working conditions, exposure to certain agents and methods of preventing occupational diseases are presented in detail. This module is particularly useful for future doctors and health professionals who will be working with patients affected by occupational hazards.

The textbook also emphasizes the interaction between hygiene, nutrition and various aspects of social and professional life. The social and cultural aspects of nutrition are examined, as well as the influence of lifestyle and occupational choices on health.

The fourth updated edition of the textbook also includes the latest research, clinical guidelines and recommendations. This approach ensures that students and doctors are up to date with the latest developments in hygiene, nutrition and occupational diseases.

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