Search for dissertations about: "Justo Sierra-johnson"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Justo Sierra-johnson.

2. 1. Novel epidemiologic and mechanistic aspects of the metabolic syndrome

   Author : Justo Sierra-Johnson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Introduction: The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of cardiometabolic risk factors that increase risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Its prevalence continues to rise worldwide and it is becoming a public health burden. The aim of my thesis was to help elucidate some of the epidemiologic and mechanistic aspects behind the metabolic syndrome. READ MORE