Prevention of overweight and obesity undertaken by local government units in Poland

Augustynowicz, Anna; Czerw, Aleksandra; Borowska, Mariola; Deptała, Andrzej; Dykowska, Grażyna; Fronczak, Adam

doi:10.1016/j.healthpol.2019.03.006

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“…They also reflect the priority issues of LGUs and the health needs of local populations [15]. Previously published data showed that LGUs in Poland implemented health policy programs on infectious disease prevention through vaccination, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, overweight, and obesity [12,13,16,17]. There is a lack of data on eye health programs implemented in local communities in Poland as well as their cope and target populations.…”

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An analysis of health policy programmes on eye health implemented by Local Government Units (LGUs) in Poland, 2015–2023

Kamiński,

Jankowski,

Adamska

et al. 2024

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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Introduction and Objective. Local Government Units (LGUs) in Poland may develop health policy programs on different health conditions according to the rules and templates defined by the Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Tariff System (AHTATS). This study aimed to analyze health policy programs on eye health implemented by LGUs in Poland between 2015 and 2023. Materials and Method. This is a retrospective analysis of data on health policy programs on eye health implemented by LGUs in Poland from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2023. Data were received from the public information and announcements published by the AHTATS. Full texts of health policy programs on eye health were with particular focus on the target population, type of intervention, timeline, budget, and characteristics of LGU. Results. Between 2015 and 2023, a total of 1568 health policy programs were submitted to AHTATS by LGUs, of which only 41 (2.6%) programs addressed eye health. Health policy programs on eye health were prepared by 4 of 16 voivodeships, 2 of 314 poviats, and 30 of 2477 communes. Only 3 of 1464 (0.2%) of rural communes prepared health policy programs on eye health. Program duration varied from 24 to 72 months, whereas 53.7% of programs were planned for 36 months. Only 33 programs were rated positively by ATHATS and could be implemented. Most of the programs (85.4%; n=35) were targeted at primary school children and 78% (n=32) also included parents and caregivers. Out of 41 programs, 92.7% included secondary prevention interventions. Visual acuity test was the most common eye test (n=34; 82.9%) offered within the eye health programs implemented by LGUs. Conclusions. This study revealed significant gaps in the implementation of health policy programs on eye health implemented by LGUs in Poland, especially in rural areas.

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An analysis of health policy programmes on eye health implemented by Local Government Units (LGUs) in Poland, 2015–2023

Kamiński,

Jankowski,

Adamska

et al. 2024

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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“…Except for the basic screening tests (e.g., blood and urine tests), there are numerous national prevention programs for the early detection of cancers, cardiovascular diseases, or lung diseases that offer free-of-charge screening tests [ 36 , 37 , 38 ]. Additionally, local governments are offering screening services as a part of local public health programs [ 39 ]. Moreover, there is common access to private medical laboratories that offer self-paid screening tests (e.g., within a dedicated screening program targeted for particular risk groups, where the recommended tests are listed).…”

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Preventive Health Screening during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey among 102,928 Internet Users in Poland

Mularczyk-Tomczewska

Żarnowski

Gujski

et al. 2022

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Preventive screening is a highly cost-effective public health intervention. The COVID-19 pandemic may impact preventive healthcare services. This study aimed to assess the frequency of preventive health screening, as well as to identify the factors associated with compliance with health screening guidelines among adults in Poland during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional survey was carried out between October and December 2021, among Internet users in Poland. Respondents were asked about the last date that they performed seven different screening tests. Completed questionnaires were obtained from 102,928 adults aged 18–99 years, and 57.2% were female. The most common screening tests performed in the past 12 months were blood pressure measurement (83%), blood count (66.2%), and blood sugar (63.3%). Moreover, more than half of respondents had a urinalysis (53.1%) and lipid panel (55.1%) in the past 12 months. Out of 58,904 females, 69.2% had a cervical cytology in the past 3 years. Older age, having higher education, living in urban areas, being occupationally active, having at least one chronic disease, and visiting a doctor in the past 12 months were significantly associated (p < 0.001) with a higher level of compliance with screening guidelines. This study revealed a significant gap in the performance of preventive health screening.

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“…According to the recent statistics of The World Health Organisation, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, were overweight while over 650 million were obese in 2016 (WHO 2016). The nationwide European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) survey in 2014 indicated that in Poland over 62% of men and nearly 46% of women were overweight (Augustynowicz et al 2019). The occurrence of obesity and overweight is indicated by an increase in body mass index (BMI), body fat percent, waist circumference etc.…”

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Diversity of change in body mass index and skinfold thickness between different study courses within four years of study among the male students in a university in Poland

Babula

Czarny

Ignasiak

et al. 2022

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Objective: This study examined whether there were significant changes (expectedly increase) in BMI (Body Mass Index), and relative subcutaneous body fat during the four years of study in a university and compared these changes between the students of different courses, viz., Computer science, Law and administration, Humanities and Physical education. Design: This was a prospective follow up study with measurements at two time points with gap of four years. Body mass index, Triceps, subscapular, mid-axillary, abdominal, supra-illiac and medial-calf skinfold thicknesses were measured at two points of time, just after entrance to university and again after completion of four years. Student’s T-test, one-way ANOVA, and repeated measures ANNOVA (two-way) were employed to assess significance of differences in anthropometric measures between groups of students. Setting: The study was conducted at the University of Rzeszów, Poland. Participants: 191 young men university students aged approximately 19.5 years and 24.0 years, at the beginning and after four years, respectively, during this study. Results: Students of all courses underwent increments in BMI, absolute- and relative skinfold thicknesses, except that the students of physical education course did not show change in skinfold thicknesses relative to BMI. Conclusions: It has been concluded that the change in the adiposity profile during the years of study at university varied according to the course types. Further, detailed studies on the nature and cause of such variation occurring between course types may lead to better understanding etiology of overweight and obesity before entering to adult life.

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Prevention of overweight and obesity undertaken by local government units in Poland

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An analysis of health policy programmes on eye health implemented by Local Government Units (LGUs) in Poland, 2015–2023

An analysis of health policy programmes on eye health implemented by Local Government Units (LGUs) in Poland, 2015–2023

Preventive Health Screening during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey among 102,928 Internet Users in Poland

Diversity of change in body mass index and skinfold thickness between different study courses within four years of study among the male students in a university in Poland

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