Bulgaria

Updated 17 July 2017

Chapter Leader:

Chapter Leader: Prof Krasimira Staneva, Bulgarian Association of Geomedicine and Geotherapy (BAGG), Sofia University, hk G. Delchev, bl. 7A, B1404 Sofia, Bulgaria
E-mail: bagg.ks@gmail.com; staneva_ krasimira@yahoo.com
Tel: +359 899 000676
Tel: +359 2 8587687

BAGG Website: http://www.bagg-bg.org

The Bulgarian Association of Geomedicine and Geotherapy (BAGG) acts as the IMGA Local Chapter in Bulgaria, established in 2012.

June 2017

No report.

December 2016

Projects Activity

BAGG was a member of the organising committee of the Balkan round table. For the first time we presented with our partners scientific innovations, strategies, concepts, creative business products, design tools and new policies to motivate cluster international responsibility on a culture of quality inthe training of young people and using water for health, prevention, longevity and / or treatment.

Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility- prof. Staneva was an Erasmus lecturer at the Metropolitan University Budapest, Hungary.

BAGG prepared six environmental assessment reports (EIA) of the Municipalities development plans.

• Members of BAGG presented papers at international scientific Conferences:
• Annual University Scientific Conference 2016, National Military University , V. Tarnovo. Шести Кoнгрес здравствених радника, Serbia.
• НПК”«Геологическая медицина в решении актуальных задач туристического комплекса (ГеоМедТур – 2016)- Russia.
• 1st Croatian Direct Marketing Association Conference, Croatia, 2016.
• 10th International Scientific Conference THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE, POK – 2016, Agia Triada, Greece.
• International Conference “New ideas in education”, BFU, Bourgas, 2016 г.
• “International Scientific Conference “Management and Sustainable Development” 2016, Yundola. C.

List of Publications

Marinov, E., S.Tzvetkova, K. Staneva, 2016. Changes in cognitive abilities of children with disorders learning under impact of sensory- motor therapy. KNOWLEDGE International Journal Scientific papers , ISSN 1857-92., Vol. 13.3, 315-319.

Staneva, K. 2016. The Implementation of HSE Management System model in Wellness, medical SPA and SPA tourism in Bulgaria-requirement and advantages. Yale Journal of Science and Education., N1(18) January-June, vol. X, 622-629.

Staneva, K. 2016 . An evaluation of the potential of Cross- border region Bulgaria-Serbia for development of Wellness, medical SPA and SPA tourism – possibilities and perspectivе. ATLAS Tourism and Leisure Review ,Vol. 2016 – 3: Health, Wellness and Spa Tourism in the Balkans, ISSN 2468 – 6719, 43-58, Netherlands.

Staneva, K., 2016. Prerequisites for balanced development of Wellbeing and Medical SPA in Bulgaria. CRODMA, Croatia, ISSN 2459-7953, 103-111.

Staneva, K., 2016. Management of Geomedical tourism. Knoweledge, International Journal Scientific Papers Vol. 14.3, ISSN 1857-92, 1163-1169.

E. Vachkova, К. Staneva, 2016. An evaluation of the potential of Cross- border region Bulgaria-Serbia for the development of Wellness, medical SPA and SPA tourism – possibilities and perspectives (part II). CRODMA, Zagreb, ISSN 2459-7953, 1-11.

Staneva, K., 2016. Challenges and changes in the development of international tourism destinations with focus on rebuilding structures after economical, political and natural crisis. BFU, t. I, 110-115. ISBN 978-619-7126-27-3.

Станева, К., 2016. Възможности за интегриране на туристическите услуги в лесоустройството. (An identification of touristic services in region Rhodopes). Сп. Управление и устойчиво развитие, ЛТУ (in Bulgarian).

Станева, К., Е. Цветкова, 2016. Геомедицински предпоставки за повишаване качеството на живот в Трансграничен район България- Сърбия. Сп. Управление и устойчиво развитие., ЛТУ , 18, vol. 54 (in Bulgarian)

Станева, К., Е. Маринов, Е. Цветкова, 2016. Приложение на антропометричните показатели като индикатор за екологично замърсяване. Изд. Комплекс на НВУ „В. Левски” (in Bulgarian).

Станева, К., Е. Цветкова, 2016. Геомедицинска оценка на качеството на живот в урбанизирана среда . Изд. Комплекс на НВУ „В. Левски” (in Bulgarian).

Expert Activity

• BAGG participated in the Austrian Business Circle (ABC)- as a member of informal gathering of Austrian firms doing business in Bulgaria, our Branch supported some events for improving the quality of life of Bulgarian people.

2015

6-month report from Local Chapter Leader Dr. Krasimira Staneva:

Global Water Health – Wellness for Everyone International Water Bridge 2015 Bulgaria Event		Ceremony of Honorary Ambassador of Wellness Culture International Water Day 2015		National Forestry Week “Forests – Bridge to the Future” Scientic Conference “Nature, forest, society“

2014

Here is a brief summary of project activities.

• BAGG has provided special creative education project: “Our students – healthy by geomedical tourism”
  The project is very new for Bulgaria and our association promoted the geomedical tourism possibilities to students from Medical University Sofia. The scope of project is to obtain enough professional  skills in the area of  first aid in outdoor and forest activities and  to become a trainer for the geomedical route in the forest.
  Participants: Medical University Sofia – 40 students, specialty Rehabilitation and Pharmacy, 5 professors
  BAGG: 10 ecologists, forestry  engineers, medical doctors, tourism specialists
  Duration: 1.10.2014 – 1.03.2015
• BAGG has developed forest health tourism destinations and promoted special ones aimed to different age groups: 4-14 ages, 15-19 ages and 55+ ages.
• BAGG as a partner with Serbia, Hungary, Croatia and Monte Negro has presented “Implementation of Forest medicine protocols at health tourism and development of public health.”
• Participation in International project Balkan Wellbeing 3^rd Workshop andATLAS conference Tourism, Travel and Leisure Sources of Wellbeing, Happiness and Quality of Life in Budapest, Hungary (21.10-24.10.2014). BAGG will present investigation results in the area of Implementation of Geomedical tourism in Balkan region.

2012

The Bulgarian Association of Geomedicine and Geotherapy (BAGG), has recently joined IMGA as an Institutional Member. IMGA extends a warm welcome to BAGG. BAGG will act as the IMGA Local Chapter in Bulgaria and this new Local Chapter is currently awaiting IMGA Board approval.

Project information of the Bulgarian Association of Geomedicine and Geotherapy BAGG (2011-2012): http://www.bagg-bg.org

The activity of BAGG was associated with conducting several projects aimed at promoting Medical Geology in Bulgaria in 2011. Our team is focused on working with schools and business organizations. We obtained good results, which encourages us. Here is a brief summary of project activities.

• Project “Our children healthy by nature”
  BAGG organized and provided a training project “Our children healthy by Nature” in 2011. The project aimed to familiarize students with the principles of medical geology and geotherapy and opportunities for remedial activities. Project activities were focused in two phases, information and creation. The first was focused on working with parents, teachers and students of different ages. We have trained older students and they became instructors in the project.
  The quality of life in the school environment was assessed. Participants received information about the impact of mineral nutrition on motor activity and the relationship between mineral deficiency and learning difficulties.
  In the second phase of the project there were separate groups for work in nature, for clay-therapy (stimulation of fine motor activity) and for active sports.
  Trained instructors organized geotherapeutic routes with brief information modules. All participants had spe-cific rehabilitation modules outdoors in the Karlukovo Karst Geopark. Their instructors were students from Sofia University, Occupational Therapy program.
  The project ended with a competition “What I learned about geomedicine”.
  BAGG was supported by the Ministry of Environment, Rotary Club – Interact Division and NGOs.
• The second project:
  Last year BAGG started a research project to evaluate the components of the environment and their impact on human health. Activities associated with assessing the quality of air, soil, water and the geological environ-ment, flora, fauna and EMF are being carried out.
  The area under study is in north-eastern Bulgaria, where there is an active limestone quarry. The research team has obtained information about the quality of environmental components (10 years period observed). The population health status has been examined also.
  Project activities will continue to assess the health risk for the population under the impact of mining activities. All results obtained on the project will be reported to the health authorities and the Ministry of Environment. The project will be completed this year with a public discussion in the region.
• The third project:
  This month BAGG started a research project “Screening of electromagnetic pollution in schools and health risk assessments for students.” The project is financed by the Bulgarian Association of Geomedicine and Geotherapy and Sofia University.
  The project objective is screening of electromagnetic pollution in schools from different types of high-technology equipment and a school for children with special educational needs. Expected results are related to clarifying the causes of fatigue, hyperactivity, attention deficit, etc. All results will be prepared for publishing by the end of 2012.

Publications

Staneva, K., 2008. Impact of geopathogenic stress on human health. Geology and Mineral Resource, v. 10, p. 37-42.
Staneva, K., 2009. Geomedicine and Geotherapy- perspectives and development in Bulgaria., Geology and Mineral Resource, v. 10, p. 7-9.
Staneva, K., G. Georgieva, 2009. Geochemical assessment of groundwater and soils in urban area. Forestry ideas, 15, 2, 131-142.
Staneva, K., 2011. Risk Assessment of pollution in areas of gas stations. Geology and Mineral Resource, 4.
Staneva, K., 2011. Geoecological estimate of urban areas with gas stations. Geology and Mineral Resource.
Staneva, K., Marinov, E., 2011. Geomedical problems in urban areas. Annual of Shumen Un.
Staneva, K., Ch. Georgieva, 2011. Risk assessment of hydrocarbons pollution in oil and gas stations. Annual of Shumen Un.