Search for dissertations about: "Obesity and insomnia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Obesity and insomnia.

2. 1. Asthma and Sleep Disturbances : Associations to Comorbidities and Asthma Control

   Author : Fredrik Sundbom; Christer Janson; Jon Konradsen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Lungmedicin; Lung Medicine;

   Abstract : This thesis aimed to investigate the associations between asthma control, asthma-related comorbidity, and sleep. Insomnia symptoms with asthma are common, and have commonly been explained by poor asthma control and asthma symptoms during the night, which affect most asthmatics to some degree. READ MORE

4. 2. Physical activity and eating behaviour in sleep disorders

   Author : Søren Spörndly-Nees; Pernilla Åsenlöf; Eva Lindberg; Mai-Lis Hellenius; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Health behaviour; obesity; sleep-disordered breathing; sleep disorders; public health; diet; physical activity; snoring; insomnia; risk factors; epidemiology;

   Abstract : Sleep-disordered breathing and insomnia are common sleep disorders and associated with an increased risk of morbidity. The aim of this thesis was to study the contribution of a behavioural sleep medicine perspective on sleep-disordered breathing and insomnia. READ MORE

5. 3. Sleep and Sleep-disordered Breathing in Women : Associations with Daytime Symptoms and Metabolism

   Author : Jenny Theorell-Haglöw; Eva Lindberg; Christer Janson; Christian Berne; Torbjörn Åkerstedt; Uppsala universitet; []
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   Abstract : Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by snoring, apneas and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Although commonly present in OSA, factors relating to daytime sleepiness are not fully elucidated. OSA is associated with obesity and with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus and the metabolic syndrome. READ MORE

6. 4. Self-rated health and respiratory symptoms among civil aviation pilots : Occupational and non-occupational risk factors

   Author : Xi Fu; Dan Norbäck; Christer Janson; Berndt Stenberg; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Civil Aviation; Aircraft pilot; Indoor environment; Self-rated health SRH ; Respiratory health; Asthma; Rhinitis; Headache; Fatigue; Insom-nia; Body mass index BMI ; Sense of Coherence SOC ; Psychosocial work environment; Quantitative PCR; Fungal DNA; Volatile organic compounds of microbial origin MVOC ; Cat allergen; Dog allergen; Horse allergen;

   Abstract : There is concern about the indoor environment in aircraft but few stud-ies exist on self-rated health (SRH) and respiratory symptoms among pilots. Occupational and non-occupational risk factors for SRH, respira-tory symptoms and other symptoms among commercial pilots were investigated in this thesis. READ MORE

7. 5. Lifestyle and infections : an epidemiological approach on the role of obesity, physical activity, sleep and stress

   Author : Francesca Ghilotti; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The immune system plays a fundamental role in defending the human body from external pathogens. Some individuals, however, have a weaker immune system leading to more frequent infections. Infections are associated with high burden to society, both in terms of economic costs and morbidity. READ MORE