Search for dissertations about: "Healthy housing"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words Healthy housing.
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1. Healthy Ageing and Well-Being in Old Age
Abstract : In the decades to come, Sweden will be facing an unprecedented increase in the proportion of inhabitants aged 80 years or older. This age group is characterised by large heterogeneity; however ageing also poses challenges for health and well-being. These challenges apply not only to the individual, but also to the health care systems. READ MORE
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2. Asthma and respiratory symptoms related to the housing environment
Abstract : The overall aim of this dissertation was to study the housing environment with a focus on indoor climate factors which may maintain or worsen respiratory symptoms among persons with asthma.Quasi-experimental and cross-sectional designs and a case-control approach were used. READ MORE
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3. Supporting healthy lifestyle habits in persons with mental disorders : The development of a nurse-led lifestyle intervention
Abstract : Persons with mental disorders have an increased risk of developing health problems. One reason for this is poor lifestyle habit support. The aim of this thesis was to develop and evaluate a nurse-led lifestyle intervention for persons with mental disorders. READ MORE
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4. Child injury in Europe : scope, circumstances and association with country-level housing conditions and economic disparities
Abstract : Background: Injuries are a major cause of social inequality in child health in Europe and the leading cause of mortality. There is a need for information to assist in developing a coordinated policy action to tackle these problems. READ MORE
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5. Osteochondrosis in pigs : a study of the effects of free-range housing in a herd of fattening pigs
Abstract : Osteochondrosis (OC) is a growth cartilage disease initiated by ischemia which causes a focal delay in the endochondral ossification. It is a common joint disorder in fattening pigs causing lameness and joint condemnation at slaughter. Another cause of lameness and joint condemnation in fatteners is Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae arthritis (ERA). READ MORE