Medical Hydrology and Balneology: Environmental Aspects

Medical Hydrology and Balneology: Environmental Aspects
and sources of SO42- of the waters are volcanic sulphur, petroleum-coal and sulphide
in limestones to the results of δ34S. Recent travertine depositions are continuing
in the geothermal areas. δ18O and δ13C values of the travertines in the areas of
high temperature thermal-mineral waters are lower. Coarse calcite crystalline travertines
are formed in stagnant medium, whereas fine calcite crystalline travertines
are formed in circulation channel. The algal activty was also contributed on travertine
depositing.Physico-chemical properties of the water: These thermal spring
waters are described as hyperthermal mineral water according to the physical classification.
Chemical properties are given above. In this study, however, not possible
to conduct analyzes of radioactivity, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of
Medical Ecology and Hydroclimatology study conducted in 1975 by the Bath
Municipal Kozaklı source close to the threshold value (16 592 pci / l), Uyuz
Hamam bath and Provincial Private Administration Hammam over the threshold
value (62 078 pci / L and 85 509 pci / l) radon has been identified. One of the
characteristics of thermo-mineral water source Kozaklı has preceded analysis indicated
that more than the threshold value in excess of the amount of radon gas that is
specific to Turkey and re-made such as analysis and detection of this feature is
needed . Bioclimatic evaluation of Kozaklı (Nevşehir): Thermal and actinic stimulation
as bioclimatic effects are dominant, and stimulation related to humidity and
mechanical effects are mild in this area.
Conclusions
These springs have capacity for specific applications in balneotherapy; baths
for the treatment of orthopedic, rheumatological, neurological, gynecological,
urinary tract Infections, and osteoporosis. In addition, they may benefit for other
balneotherapeutic methods as inhalation and drinking cures. When we examine the
average daily sunshine and rainfall, from May to September period is suitable for
open air treatments. These waters are evaluated as balneo-climatherapy for skin
disorders mainly psoriasis and rheumatic diseases. Balneo-climatherapy may be
applied in combination thermomineral baths with heliotherapy.
Keywords: Geothermal Water, İsotope Balneo-Climatherapy, Health Tourism
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2012, núm. 6, 419-420