Search for dissertations about: "Obesity trends"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the words Obesity trends.
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1. Trends in obesity and type 2 diabetes : ethnic aspects and links to adipokines
Abstract : Objective The prevalence of obesity and related diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing worldwide, and the Asian Indian population seems to be particularly susceptible to developing T2DM, even at a low body mass index (BMI). In Sweden, the age-adjusted prevalence of diabetes has not increased despite increasing self-reported obesity. READ MORE
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2. Insights on weight maintenance and impacts of obesity for two rural populations in the United States and Sweden
Abstract : Background: Obesity is a serious public health concern worldwide, and nearly 40% of all adults in the United States and 21% in Sweden are now living with obesity. Efforts focusing mainly on weight loss have fallen short in reducing obesity prevalence. READ MORE
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3. Economic perspectives on the obesity epidemic
Abstract : This thesis takes its starting point in the large spread and rise in obesity prevalence that have been observed around the world, making obesity an increasing public health concern. The thesis consists of an introductory chapter, which justifies the study of obesity from economic perspectives and puts the subsequent studies in context, and four studies that address obesity from different economic perspectives. READ MORE
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4. A population perspective on obesity prevention : lessons learned from Sweden and the U.S
Abstract : Obesity prevalences are increasing in Sweden and the US. Obesity has many health consequences and health risks are associated with small increases in weight and marked obesity. Cross-sectional and panel surveys from northern Sweden and upstate NY provide the basis for furthering understanding of body mass index (BMI) development. READ MORE
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5. Gestational diabetes, obesity and pregnancy outcomes in Sweden
Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to evaluate maternal and fetal outcomes in relation to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in both a shortand long term perspective.Study I was a population based cohort study including 1 249 908 pregnancies during the years 1998-2012. READ MORE