Search for dissertations about: "Economic burden of diabetes"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words Economic burden of diabetes.

  2. 1. Economic burden of diabetes on patients and their families in Sudan

    Author : Hind Elrayah-Eliadarous; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Diabetes mellitus type 1; diabetes mellitus type 2; direct costs; metabolic control; low-income countries; Sudan;

    Abstract : Diabetes mellitus in Sudan is a growing health problem in all socio-economic classes. The natural history of the disease is associated with poor glycaemic control, a high prevalence of complications and a low quality of life. READ MORE

  4. 2. Economic aspects of chronic diseases : multiple sclerosis and diabetes mellitus

    Author : Freddie Henriksson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : This thesis contains applications of health economics on the chronic diseases multiple sclerosis (MS) and diabetes mellitus. Health economics has been defined as the science concerned with issues relating to the allocation of scarce resources to improve health. READ MORE

  5. 3. Socioeconomic Consequences of Childhood Onset Type 1 Diabetes – a case study of the impact of an early life health shock

    Author : Sofie Persson; Hälsoekonomi; []
    Keywords : Type 1 diabetes; health; socioeconomic outcomes; education; employment; earnings;

    Abstract : Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong, chronic disease, that generally has a sudden onset early in life, which changes the conditions for the affected child and the child’s family. The overall purpose of this thesis was to explore the socioeconomic consequences of childhood onset type 1 diabetes and through this investigate how an early life health shock can affect adult socioeconomic status. READ MORE

  6. 4. Exploring the impact of diabetes in Sudan : out-of-pocket expenditure and social consequences of diabetes on patients and their families

    Author : Hind Eliadarous; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Diabetes mellitus in Sudan is a growing health problem in all socio-economic classes. The natural history of the disease is associated with poor of glycaemic control, a high prevalence of complications and a low quality of life. Objectives: The studies aimed to evaluate the social and economic burden and impact of diabetes. READ MORE

  7. 5. Gene Expression Profiling of Human Atherosclerosis

    Author : Sara Hägg; Johan Björkegren; Jesper Tegnér; Josefin Skogsberg; Olle Melander; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : Atherosclerosis is a progressive inflammatory disease that causes lipid accumulation in the arterial wall, leading to the formation of plaques. The clinical manifestations of plaque rupture—stroke and myocardial infarction—are increasing worldwide and pose an enormous economic burden for society. READ MORE