Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo 2013 Volume 141, Issue 1-2, Pages: 72-80
https://doi.org/10.2298/SARH1302072K
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Balneological classification of mineral waters of Serbia
Krunić Olivera (Rudarsko-geološki fakultet, Departman za hidrogeologiju, Beograd)
Sorajić Stanko (Rudarsko-geološki fakultet, Departman za hidrogeologiju, Beograd)
Introduction. Balneological classification of the main occurrences and
deposits of mineral, thermal and thermomineral waters of Serbia is based on
the classification by V. V. Ivanov from 1977. This classification after
countless and numerous check-ups on the international level has been accepted
by the Commission for Mineral Waters of the International Association of
Hydrogeology (IAH). Objective. The main goal of this paper is to show the
complexity and mutual connections of all activities while distinguishing the
main links and regularities of legalities on the relation hydrogeological
environment and human health. Methods. As the basis of this study we used all
up-to-date long-term detailed geological, hydrogeological, hydrochemical,
balneological and numerous other researches of multidisciplinary character
with their specific methods and research results, followed by their analysis
and synthesis. Results. From the review of up-to-date classifications, it is
evident that by their comparison common elements can be found, but not also
adequate application when forming classification schemes, which results in
the statement that there are only a few all-encompassing classifications that
reflect the conditions of formation, existence, renewal and flowing out of
mineral waters, which is the basis for the application in balneology. One
such classification is that by V.V.Ivanov that is usable and conforms to our
experiences and needs. Results of all previous detailed geological,
hydrogeological and numerous other studies with multidisciplinary character
represent the basis for these investigations. Conclusion. The suggested
classification is recommended for future application in balneological
sciences, because by the application of this classification all those
involved in the research and usage of mineral waters would represent and
treat them in a clear, distinct and unified manner based on scholarly
confirmed foundations.
Keywords: hydrogeology, genesis, balneology, mineral water, classification, Serbia