Search for dissertations about: "Ingrid Liljelind"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Ingrid Liljelind.

  2. 1. Health hazards and cancer in relation to occupational exposures among Swedish seafarers

    Author : Karl Forsell; Eva Andersson; Ingrid Liljelind; Bengt Järvholm; Bente Moen; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; seafarer; work environment; mesothelioma; lung cancer; hematologic malignancy; benzene; epidemiologi; Epidemiology; Toxicology; toxikologi; family medicine; allmänmedicin; seafarer; work environment; mesothelioma; lung cancer; hematologic malignancy; benzene;

    Abstract : This thesis explores health hazards for seafarers in the Swedish merchant fleet, and occupational risks for lung cancer, mesothelioma and hematologic malignancy (HM). A special focus has been exposure to benzene and biomarker levels for work on product or chemical tankers during the mid-1990’ies. READ MORE

  4. 2. Chemical emissions from building structures : emission sources and their impact on indoor air

    Author : Annika Glader; Ingrid Liljelind; Berndt Stenberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; indoor air quality; VOC; building structures; emissions; health effects; moisture damage; PCA; OPLS; inomhusluft; VOC; konstruktioner; emissioner; hälsoeffekter; byggnadsmaterial; fuktskada; PCA; OPLS; Occupational and Environmental Medicine; arbets- och miljömedicin;

    Abstract : Chemical compounds in indoor air can adversely affect our comfort and health. However, in most cases there is only a limited amount of information available that can be used to assess their health risk. Instead the precautionary principle is often applied, i.e. READ MORE

  5. 3. Cold exposure and health : A study on neurological and vascular hand symptoms in northern Sweden

    Author : Albin Stjernbrandt; Jens Wahlström; Ingrid Liljelind; Tohr Nilsson; Ellen Jørum; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cold climate; Sweden; Hand; Frostbite; Raynaud disease; Peripheral nerve injuries; Occupational and Environmental Medicine; arbets- och miljömedicin;

    Abstract : Background: Living in a cold climate is associated with several adverse health effects. The main purpose of this thesis was to describe cold exposure characteristics in northern Sweden, and investigate the associations between such exposure and the reporting of neurological and vascular hand symptoms. READ MORE

  6. 4. Chemical intolerance : disability and health aspects from a biopsychosocial perspective

    Author : Anna Söderholm; Ingrid Liljelind; Steven Nordin; Berit Edvardsson; Christer Jansson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chemical intolerance; multiple chemical sensitivity; sensory hyperreactivity; environmental intolerance; International Classification of Functioning; Disability and Health ICF ; questionnaire development; reliability; validity; coping; lived experience; mixed method; Public health; folkhälsa;

    Abstract : Background: Chemical intolerance (CI) is a term used for individuals experiencing symptoms triggered by odorous and pungent substances such as perfume, cleaning agents, mold smell and tobacco smoke. The prevalence of CI range from 0.5-52% depending on definition, and it is overrepresented among women. READ MORE