[Health behaviors of teenagers from Bytom's high schools and prevention of circulatory diseases]. / Zachowania zdrowotne mlodziezy szkól bytomskich a prewencja chorób ukladu krazenia.

Circulatory system diseases are the epidemic of our times. According to epidemiologic statistics concerning Poland, they are the major cause of deaths. Among diseases associated with circulatory system, ischemia results in substantial number of deaths. However, we can decrease the risk of ischemia by changing the lifestyle. Our research tries to examine and judge the lifestyle of teenagers from Bytom's schools as well as prevention of circulatory diseases--mainly ischemia is concerned. We examined 205 students from secondary schools. The obtained results are not satisfactory. Lack of knowledge linked with good health manners or even improper and anti-health manners of young people may have significant impact on the development of circulatory system diseases in adult life.

[Breast cancer prophylaxis among nurses]. / Profilaktyka raka piersi wsród pielegniarek.

Breast cancer is one of the most frequent malignant diseases among women. Breast cancer detection at an early stage is possible thanks to the active attitude of women themselves. The breast self-examination is a cheap and easy method for early detection of breast tumors. At the same time it can protect women from the development and long-term complications of that disease. The aim of the study was to evaluate the nurses' knowledge of the breast cancer prophylaxis and a range of its use for themselves. The research was conducted among 193 nurses taking part in qualification courses with the use of a questionnaire consisting of 20 questions. The results showed that 63% of nurses knew almost everything about the early breast cancer detection. Almost 50% of nurses did self-control regularly but unfortunately, not all of them did it correctly. Only 38% of participants were examined in outpatient clinics. 33% had mammography and 41% breast's USG. The results of the study are not optimistic. Despite medical education, the nurses are not knowledgeable enough about prevention and breast cancer detection. It also appeared that the nurses do not use their practical knowledge.

[The self-assessment of health condition among elderly people]. / Samoocena stanu zdrowia wsród ludzi w starszym wieku.

The self-assessment of health condition among elderly people can be a prognosis of their real health condition. According to many gerontologists the definitely negative self-assessment of the health condition can even be a portent of early death. The poll was conducted among 515 people who were 65 years old (and older) and were living in two quarters of Katowice-Sródmiescie (Centre) and Bogucice. The results of the research allowed us to describe the profile of people who assessed their health condition as good or very good. They were mainly people living in Bogucice, people with no diseases stated, rather men than women and rather people with a university degree than people with a basic level of education.