Search for dissertations about: "Risk assessment Environmental health"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 153 swedish dissertations containing the words Risk assessment Environmental health.
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1. Making visible the invisible : Health risks from environmental exposures among socially deprived populations of Nairobi, Kenya
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
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2. Essays in Environmental Management and Economics: Public Health, Risk and Strategic Environmental Assessment
Abstract : Abstract Current large-scale environmental and climate change leads to the emergence of new and potentially dramatic risks for individuals and societies. The welfare costs associated with these risks largely depend on our ability to take them into account in decision-making and adapt to new circumstances. READ MORE
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3. Ergonomists’ risk assessments : From guesstimates to strategic approaches
Abstract : Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most prevalent causes of work-related ill-health, consequently risk assessments of hazardous factors related to these disorders are important for prevention. Occupational Health Services (OHS) providers are independent experts, supporting employers regarding work environment issues and rehabilitation. READ MORE
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4. Navigating towards environmental impact assessment of shipping
Abstract : The shipping sector exert multiple pressures on the environment, affecting climate change, human health and the marine environment. From a policy perspective, shipping is usually assessed based on the emissions to air (e.g. READ MORE
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5. Quantification of population exposure and health impacts associated with air pollution
Abstract : There is substantial evidence that air pollution, in particular particulate matter (PM), affects our health. The overall objective of this thesis is to understand and quantify population exposure to ambient air pollution and related health impacts. READ MORE