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avje delovno aktivne populacije | health of the working-age population 8 Health is increasingly becoming a matter of public interest, an interest of
the society. By taking different measures, the modern society is striving
to make people aware about a healthy lifestyle, which is a peculiar para-
dox, as the modern lifestyle is responsible for health declining in the first place.
It is crucial, both for an individual and for the society, to preserve health of the
working population. Not only physical health, but also mental health, are close-
ly related to the worktime and the free-time of an individual.
Physical (in)activity, poor nutrition and nutritional habits and, all in all, biolog-
ical, social and cultural differences influence health. Impaired health leads to
several social problems, as it affects the patients, their families, working orga-
nizations and society as a whole.
Experts are exploring different ways to improve, ensure and maintain health
of the working population, with the support of the modern states, who by law
obligate the employers to put a special consideration on this matter. What
is the reality? Which are the primary issues and the challenges when solving
them? How much should we rely on the information and communication tech-
nology and how much on ‘’the common sense’’ when solving these issues?
These questions are addressed in this publication, which was created under
the scientific and professional conference Health of the working population. The
authors of the articles present the current studies and innovative approach-
es used in practice, regarding preventive and promoting activities related to
health of the working population.
This publication is intended for experts of the medical practice, researchers,
university lecturers and students, whose work is directly or indirectly associat-
ed to public health professionals and related professions.
The Editorial Board
the society. By taking different measures, the modern society is striving
to make people aware about a healthy lifestyle, which is a peculiar para-
dox, as the modern lifestyle is responsible for health declining in the first place.
It is crucial, both for an individual and for the society, to preserve health of the
working population. Not only physical health, but also mental health, are close-
ly related to the worktime and the free-time of an individual.
Physical (in)activity, poor nutrition and nutritional habits and, all in all, biolog-
ical, social and cultural differences influence health. Impaired health leads to
several social problems, as it affects the patients, their families, working orga-
nizations and society as a whole.
Experts are exploring different ways to improve, ensure and maintain health
of the working population, with the support of the modern states, who by law
obligate the employers to put a special consideration on this matter. What
is the reality? Which are the primary issues and the challenges when solving
them? How much should we rely on the information and communication tech-
nology and how much on ‘’the common sense’’ when solving these issues?
These questions are addressed in this publication, which was created under
the scientific and professional conference Health of the working population. The
authors of the articles present the current studies and innovative approach-
es used in practice, regarding preventive and promoting activities related to
health of the working population.
This publication is intended for experts of the medical practice, researchers,
university lecturers and students, whose work is directly or indirectly associat-
ed to public health professionals and related professions.
The Editorial Board
