Search for dissertations about: "Birgit Modén"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Birgit Modén.

2. 1. Epidemiological studies of risk factors for injuries in an adult population

   Author : Birgit Modén; Socialmedicin och hälsopolitik; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Epidemiologi; injury; accident; sociodemographic factors;

   Abstract : Injuries are often associated with long-term suffering and lowered functioning, and personal injuries impose a huge burden on medical care and health services in addition to the costs associated with impaired functional ability. Each year in Sweden, falling accidents are experienced by a third of those aged 60 or over and half of those aged 80 or over, while injuries from traffic accidents still account for many of the serious accidents in youths and younger adults. READ MORE