Search for dissertations about: "Iisk factors"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Iisk factors.

2. 1. On the occurrence and possible causes of motor neuron disease in Sweden

   Author : Lars-Gunnar Gunnarsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Epidemiology; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; incidence; prevalence; mortality; cluster; Iisk factors; occupation; environment; agricultural work; electrical work; welding; solvents; heredity; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : A series of investigations have been performed to study secular trends of motor neuron disease (MND) morbidity and mortality in Sweden, to identify time and/or space clusters, if any, and to uncover risk factors. The occurrence of the disease was estimated from incidence, prevalence and mortality rates, and the strength of various determinants was evaluated by means of the case-control approach, using population controls. READ MORE