Gigiena i sanitariia
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Gigiena i sanitariia · Nov 2011
[Hygienic assessment of the characteristics of centralized hot water supply in case of Moscow].
The paper considers the characteristics of domestic hot water consumption by Moscow dwellers. It gives the results of questionnaire surveys in 100 respondents aged 20-80 years about the modes and intensity of hot water use, by indicating the time and frequency of contact with hot water complaints about hot water supply. ⋯ Top stationary point measurements of water temperature showed the noncompliance with its hygienic requirements: 95 of 98 hot water samples had a temperature of 5-22 degrees C less than the standard temperature (60 degrees C). A decrease in hot water temperature in the centralized hot water supply systems creates conditions for Legionella pneumophila propagation and ensures no hot water safety with regards to the possible development of Legionella pneumonia.
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Medical students have shown a high prevalence of major behavioral factors of health risk, such as inadequate physical activity, changes in the routine, nutrition quality, study-and-rest regimens, as well as smoking and frequent alcohol use. Proposals to educate the students on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle are given.