Lecture Physical activity in the prevention of diseases of Croatian veterans and their family members

On opening day 18. sports games in Kraljevica, Scott Cove, a lecture was held on the topic "Physical activity in the prevention of diseases of Croatian veterans and their family members" led by professor, Master of Science, lecturer, educator and scientist Allen Bartoš. The presentation was attended by Croatian veterans who were also competitors in sports games. In his presentation, Professor Bartoš highlighted the post-war period and the impact of war on man, then moving on to studies and analyzes on the importance of physical activity in disease prevention. Such educational lectures represent an important link in the prevention of numerous diseases, anxiety states and provide support in treatment and coping with post-war events and problems that Croatian veterans and their family members deal with on a daily basis. After the lecture, there was a discussion about health and the health problems faced by Croatian veterans. A parallel was drawn in health problems between war and peacekeeping missions, citing the example of Scandinavian countries participating in peacekeeping missions. The discussion also focused on the issue of Croatian veterans exercising their rights.