Search for dissertations about: "physical inactivity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 99 swedish dissertations containing the words physical inactivity.

  2. 1. Prescribed physical activity. A health economic analysis

    Author : Åsa Romé; Människan i rörelse: hälsa och rehabilitering; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; physical activity; inactivity; costs; cost-effectiveness; quality of life; exercise referral; QALY; willingness to pay.;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to estimate health economic consequences of the four-month primary care program ”Physical Activity on Prescription (PAP)”. Inactivity means a highly increased independent risk factor for public health diseases and morbidity, and is an economic burden to society. READ MORE

  4. 2. Prevalence and Correlates of Health Risk Behaviors among High School Adolescents in Iran : With focus on Water-pipe Smoking, Suicide Ideation, Physical Activity and Nutrition

    Author : Reza Ziaei; Eija Viitasara; Reza Mohammadi; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Global Youth Tobacco Survey; High school students; Iran; Waterpipe hookah smoking; Student health; Suicide ideation; Global School- Based Student Health Survey; Physical activity; Physical inactivity; Sedentary behavior; Fruit intake; Vegetable intake.;

    Abstract : Background: Adolescence is a transitional stage from childhood into adulthood and many habits, with long-term implications for health, from this period of life can continue into adulthood. Identifying risk factors related to health risk behaviors is therefore an important part of health promotion. READ MORE

  5. 3. Environmental Factors of Importance in Myasthenia Gravis : Emphasis on Physical Activity

    Author : Elisabet Westerberg; Anna Rostedt Punga; Anne-Marie Landtblom; Chantal Tallaksen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Myasthenia Gravis; MG subgroups; Environmental factors; Lifestyle; Physical activity; Exercise; Clinical Neurophysiology; Klinisk neurofysiologi;

    Abstract : Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease caused by antibodies directed against proteins at the neuromuscular junction (NMJ). The disturbed neuromuscular transmission induces fatigable weakness in skeletal muscles. READ MORE

  6. 4. Physical Activity and Alzheimer's Disease : Measurements, Observations and Subjective Experiences

    Author : Ylva Cedervall; Anna Cristina Åberg; Lars Lannfelt; Lena Kilander; Per-Olof Sandman; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Caregiver; continuity theory; dementia; dual-task; gait analysis; in-depth interview; mixed methods research; participant observation; physical capacity; qualitative; selfhood; walking; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi; Geriatrics; Geriatrik;

    Abstract : Gait disturbances such as slow walking speed and step-to-step variability have been reported among people with mild Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and as risk factors for functional decline, dependency, and falls. Additionally, AD-related emotional reactions and decreased initiative can lead to physical inactivity. READ MORE

  7. 5. Promoting physical activity among overweight and obese children : Effects of a family-based lifestyle intervention on physical activity and metabolic markers

    Author : Catharina Bäcklund; Christel Larsson; Gunnevi Sundelin; Agneta Ståhle; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; intervention: children: overweight: obestiy: physical activity; Domestic science and nutrition; Hushålls- och kostvetenskap; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy; Kostvetenskap; Food and Nutrition;

    Abstract : Background Overweight and obesity in childhood is associated with physical, psychological and social consequences. Physical inactivity is regarded as one of the main factors that have contributed to the increase in childhood obesity through out the world. READ MORE