Search for dissertations about: "PM2.5"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 35 swedish dissertations containing the word PM2.5.

  2. 16. Improved health economic assessments of sustainable transport solutions in urban environments

    Author : Hedi Katre Kriit; Johan Nilsson Sommar; Joacim Rocklöv; Martin Andersson; Joel Schwartz; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; active commuting; electric vehicles; air pollution; particle matter; physical activity; morbidity; mortality; health economic evaluation; epidemiologi; Epidemiology; Public health; folkhälsa; sustainable development; hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : Introduction: Part of the European Strategy to achieve climate neutrality in the transport sector is to increase the proportion of electric vehicles (EVs) and active commuting. Health co-benefits from reduced air pollution and increased active commuting are assumed to follow; however, all dimensions of expected health effects are not quantified nor valued monetarily. READ MORE

  4. 17. Development of dementia in older adults : the body-mind connection

    Author : Giulia Grande; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : dementia;

    Abstract : Over the past years, two major lines have emerged in the field of dementia research that are focused on: (1) The accurate and early prediction of dementia, and (2) The identification of modifiable factors for dementia prevention. This thesis has contributed to both. READ MORE

  5. 18. Isotopic and Molecular Characterization of Incomplete Combustion Products in sub-Saharan Africa

    Author : Leonard Kirago; Örjan Gustafsson; Samuel Gaita; Sophie Haslett; Antti Hyvärinen; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Air pollution; climate change; savanna; Nairobi; black carbon; Environmental Sciences; miljövetenskap;

    Abstract : Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is a global hotspot for incomplete combustion emissions from large-scale savanna fires, agricultural burning and growing city emissions. However, air pollution is understudied in the SSA region, resulting in a gap in the scientific understanding of regional emissions, source contributions, and impacts of air pollutants on regional climate and health. READ MORE

  6. 19. Health effects of air pollution : innovative approaches for spatio-temporal evaluations

    Author : Massimo Stafoggia; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Air pollution is one of the major risk factors to human health, causing both short- and long-term effects and the global burden on mortality is estimated in more than 4 million deaths every year. Most of the evidence on the short-term effects is based on studies conducted in major cities, because data or estimates of air pollutants exposures in non-urban settings have been historically lacking. READ MORE

  7. 20. Making visible the invisible : Health risks from environmental exposures among socially deprived populations of Nairobi, Kenya

    Author : Thaddaeus Wandera Egondi; Joacim Rocklöv; Nawi Ng; Remare Ettarh; Patrick Kinney; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; air pollution; urban health; temperature-related mortality; particulate matter; exposure assessment; child health; Epidemiology; epidemiologi; folkhälsa; Public health;

    Abstract : Background: Most countries of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are experiencing a high rate of ur­banization accompanied with unplanned development resulting into sprawl of slums. The weath­er patterns and air pollution sources in most urban areas are changing with significant effects on health. READ MORE