Search for dissertations about: "Miljömedicin"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 272 swedish dissertations containing the word Miljömedicin.
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16. Efficient strategies for collecting posture data using observation and direct measurement
Abstract : Relationships between occupational physical exposures and risks of contracting musculoskeletal disorders are still not well understood; exposure-response relationships are scarce in the musculoskeletal epidemiology literature, and many epidemiological studies, including intervention studies, fail to reach conclusive results. Insufficient exposure assessment has been pointed out as a possible explanation for this deficiency. READ MORE
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17. Mortality and morbidity in lead smelter workers with concomitant exposure to arsenic
Abstract : Arsenic is a well-known lung carcinogen in humans. In 2006, IARC upgraded inorganic lead as a possible human carcinogen (2A). READ MORE
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18. On temperature-related mortality in an elderly population and susceptible groups
Abstract : Background: Climate change has increased the frequency, intensity, duration, and spatial extent of some extreme weather events, for instance heat waves. Societies today are experiencing an ongoing change in the population structure yielding an increasing proportion elderly due to increased longevity, resulting in higher prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases. READ MORE
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19. Efficient methods for assessment of physical load at work
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20. Methods to assess physical load at work : With a focus on the neck and upper extremities
Abstract : To prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), useful, reliable and valid methods for assessing physical workload and risks for MSDs are needed. Ergonomists often assess work by short visual observations without a specific tool. READ MORE