Search for dissertations about: "Cardiovascular risk communication"

Showing result 11 - 14 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words Cardiovascular risk communication.

  2. 11. Side effects and experiences of doping with anabolic androgenic steroids in men and women

    Author : Annica Börjesson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) are mainly used in non-medical conditions for aesthetic and performance- enhancing purposes. The use of AAS is a growing public health problem and a concern in society due to side effects. Men and women use AAS despite their known negative effects and unknown long-term risks. READ MORE

  4. 12. From brain to muscle and back : novel approaches to harness the benefits of exercise

    Author : Yildiz Kelahmetoglu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : As the world population is growing older and more sedentary every day, the need for new approaches to combat chronic diseases grows steadily. Physical exercise improves health and reduces the risk of developing a plethora of chronic diseases. READ MORE

  5. 13. Development and Characterization of Large Area Pressure Sensors and Sitting Posture Monitoring Systems

    Author : Jawad Ahmad; Johan Sidén; Henrik Andersson; Leena Ukkonen; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : With the emergence of the Internet and rapid development of science and technology over the past few decades, many individuals worldwide now rely on the Internet to conduct daily activities ranging from education, business and creativity to communication and shopping. As we tend to spend more and more time on the Internet and engage less in physical activities, this persistent behaviour could result in some health-related issues within a relatively short period of time. READ MORE

  6. 14. Patients with unexplained chest pain ? Pain experience, stress, coping and health-related quality of life

    Author : Margaretha Jerlock; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : chest pain; coping; illness; life events; nursing; quality of life; sleep; stress symptom;

    Abstract : Chest pain is a common symptom that causes individuals to seek acute care at emergency departments; however, more than half of these patients are judged to have no organic cause to their pain. In Sweden, the number of patients discharged from hospital with a diagnosis of unexplained chest pain (UCP) has increased from 8,432 in 1987 to 17,555 in 2005. READ MORE