PURPOSE AND AIM OF THE CONFERENCE
The purpose of this conference is to highlight the actual health problems of the working-age population, to present the latest studies in this field and new approaches used in practice. Current issues and challenges in health prevention and promotion of the working-age population will
be addressed in different thematic sections as the leading themes of the conference. Sections will be held consecutively, allowing conference participants to attend each session, and gain comprehensive insight into the health of the the working-age population.
The conference will host researchers, experts from practice, enterpreneurs, university professors, students, and other interested people who are directly or indirectly engaged in the field of public health and related disciplines.
SCIENTIFIC AND ORGANISING COMMITTEE
 Head of the Scientific Committee
prof. Nejc Šarabon, PhD
UP Faculty of Health Sciences
tel: +386 5 66 26 466
e-mail: nejc.sarabon@fvz.upr.si
|  Head of the Organising Committee
assoc. prof. Klemen Širok, PhD
UP Faculty of Health Sciences
tel: +386 5 66 35 801
e-mail: klemen.sirok@fvz.upr.si
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SESSIONS OF THE CONFERENCE
 MAINTAINING AND PROMOTING
HEALTH OF THE WORKING-AGE POPULATION
Healthcare
professionals are playing a key role in exploring the health of the working-age
population, as they contribute significantly to the promotion of health,
illness management and quality of life in different health care settings, as
well as in working and home environment and local community. The success of
this also depends heavily on interprofessional collaboration with experts from
other scientific disciplines, as the health-related problems of the working-age
population are much more complex today than they were in the past. The purpose
of the conference section is to present the findings of various healthcare
disciplines and other scientific disciplines related to the study of maintain
and promoting health of the working age population. In addition, this section
also addresses those adult individuals or group of individuals, which are, due
to their health status or social circumstances, incapable for work. |
 NUTRITION
AND HYDRATION OF THE WORKING-AGE POPULATION
Nutrition is an important
determinant of optimal well-being and work performance and represents a key
risk for the development of certain chronic diseases. The section will present
current research and challenges recognized in the field of nutrition in modern
society. Different aspects of promoting and providing appropriate eating habits
and professional recommendations for improvement will be highlighted. |
 USE OF INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN HEALTH OF THE WORKING-AGE POPULATION
The use
of information and communication technologies (ICT) in health of the working-age population is increasing. Several authors argue that the possibilities offered
by these technologies are underexploited. At the same time the use of ICT
raises different ethical dilemmas. The expected goal of this section is to
present the state of the art and trends in this field. |
 OPPORTUNITIES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY AND KINESIOLOGY FOR THE WORKING-AGE POPULATION
Within this section, musculoskeletal, neurological and cardio-metabolic
issues in the context of stress related to the workplace physical (in)activity
will be presented. In addition, approaches for reduction/ elimination of health
problems and risk factors as well as health promotion strategies for enhancing
workers’ health will be highlighted. |
IMPORTANT DATES
15 May 2020
| Abstract submission deadline EXTENDED!
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1 July 2020
| Full article submission deadline (optional) EXTENDED!
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1 July 2020
| Registration deadline for active participants
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20 August 2020
| Registration deadline for passive participants
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18 September 2020
| CONFERENCE DATE
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