| Abstract | Karcinom debelog crijeva je jedan od vodećih zdravstvenih problema u svijetu. Rastući je problem kako kod muškog tako i kod ženskog roda, što se tiče obolijevanja, ali i mortaliteta. Uzrok nastanka nije točno poznat, no uočeno je da oko četvrtina bolesnika ima u obiteljskoj anamnezi najmanje jednog člana s istom bolesti. Isto tako je stopa incidencije veća u visokorazvijenim zemljama u kojima prevladava prehrana bogata visokim udjelom životinjske masti, a vrlo malo celuloznih vlakana. Međutim, karcinom debelog crijeva je jedan od rijetkih koji se može prevenirati ukoliko se osoba pravilno hrani, redovito se bavi tjelovježbom, ne puši i sl. S druge strane, postoji i genetska predispozicija koja može dovesti do karcinoma debelog crijeva pa je vrlo važno da osobe provode redovite pretrage. Upravo iz razloga da se bolest čim prije otkrije, da se poboljša kvaliteta života oboljelog te da se smanji mortalitet i poveća svjesnost o ranim simptomima je usvojen Nacionalni program ranog otkrivanja karcinoma debelog crijeva. Ciljana skupina su mu ljudi između 50-74 godine i oni koji imaju predispozicije za nastanak karcinoma. Kod obitelji i pojedinaca s povećanim rizikom za nastanak karcinoma je opravdano sistematsko pretraživanje (screening) koji uključuje test stolice na okultno krvarenje i digitorektalni pregled. S obzirom da je razdoblje fakultetskog života razdoblje eksperimentiranja i velikih promjena, isto tako dolazi i do značajnih promjena u prehrambenim navikama pa se i studentska populacija može gledati kao rizična skupina za nastanak karcinoma debelog crijeva. Studenti se okreću brzoj hrani koja je lako dostupna i jeftinija, okruženi su lancima brze hrane, više konzumiraju crveno meso, a manje ribu i konzumiraju hranu bogatu životinjskim mastima. Iz tog je razloga i provedeno istraživanje u kojemu se procjenjuju prehrambene navike studentske populacije i iz 27 pitanja se doznaje koliko konzumiraju voća, povrća, crvenog mesa, grickalica, gaziranih pića, itd. Isto tako se i ispituje svjesnost studenata o tome što loša prehrana može donijeti, ali i njihova zainteresiranost o edukaciji na temu nastanka karcinoma debelog crijeva. |
| Abstract (english) | Colon cancer is one of the leading health problems in the world. It's a growing problem with male and female gender, both in terms of illness and mortality. The cause of the outbreak is not exactly known, but it is noticed that about one quarter of the patients have a family history of at least one member with the same illness. Likewise, the incidence rate is higher in highly developed countries where the diet is rich in high animal fat content and very little fiber of cellulose. However, colon cancer is one of the few that can be prevented if a person is properly nourished, regularly engaged in exercise, does not smoke, etc. On the other hand, there is a genetic predisposition that can lead to colon cancer, so it is very important for people to go on screening on a regular basis. Precisely because of the fact that the disease would be discovered as soon as possible, to improve the quality of life of the affected person and to reduce mortality and increase awareness of early symptoms, the National Program for Early Detection of Colon Cancer was adopted. The target group is every person between 50 and 74 years and those who have predispositions to develop cancer. In families and individuals with increased risk for cancer, there is a justified systematic screening, which includes a test for ocular bleeding and a digitorectal examination. Since the period of college life is a period of experimentation and major changes, there are also significant changes in nutritional habits, so the student population can be seen as a risk group for the formation of colon cancer. College studenst turn to fast food that is available and cheaper, they are surrounded by fast food chains, they are consuming more red meat and less fish and are consuming foods rich in animal fats. For this reason, a study was carried out to assess the nutritional habits of the student population and from 27 questions it is known how much they consume fruits, vegetables, red meat, snacks, carbonated drinks, etc. It also examines students' awareness of what bad nutrition can bring, as well as their interest in education on the subject of colorectal cancer. |
