Search for dissertations about: "alcohol-related consequences"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words alcohol-related consequences.

2. 1. Alcohol-related harm among youth in Sweden

   Author : Siri Thor; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Compared to before the turn of the millennium, adolescents are now less likely to drink alcohol and to engage in heavy episodic drinking, both in Sweden and in many other countries. However, in societies where alcohol is consumed, alcohol-related harm is almost always present and alcohol consumption is still the leading risk factor for mortality and morbidity among 15–24-year-olds and is related to a wide range of adverse consequences. READ MORE

4. 2. Bridging the world : Alcohol Policy in Transition and Diverging Alcohol Patterns in Sweden

   Author : Nina-Katri Gustafsson; Karin Helmersson Bergmark; Mats Ramstedt; Ilkka Mäkinen; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; alcohol consumption; alcohol-related consequences; availability; price; EU; social change; Sociology; Sociologi; Sociology; sociologi;

   Abstract : The present dissertation aims at analysing the effects of recent alcohol policy changes. The traditional strict policy in Sweden had focused on high pricing and limited availability to control levels of alcohol consumed and thus alcohol-related harms. READ MORE

5. 3. Alcohol-related health problems and crime : studies on the long-term consequences of increased alcohol availability and unemployment

   Author : Emelie Thern; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: The well-being of young people with respect to health and life opportunities is of high importance in society. This thesis examines the long-term adverse consequences of two periods in Sweden marked by high vulnerability for young people; one period with a drastic increase in alcohol availability for young people and one period with exceptionally high youth unemployment. READ MORE

6. 4. Embodiment of inequality : the translation of childhood social inequality to alcohol related health disparities later in life

   Author : Karl Gauffin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : This thesis aims to increase knowledge regarding the translation of childhood social inequality to alcohol related disparities later in life. Four empirical studies focus on different dimensions of childhood social inequality and identify a clear connection between childhood social disadvantage and alcohol related disorders in young adulthood. READ MORE

7. 5. Traumatic brain injuries and whiplash injuries : epidemiology and long-term consequences

   Author : Johan Styrke; Britt-Marie Stålnacke; Ulf Björnstig; Peter Sojka; Per-Olof Bylund; David Cassidy; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Traumatic Brain Injuries; Whiplash Injuries; ; Epidemiology; ; Follow-up Studies; Cohort Studies; Epidemiology; epidemiologi; kirurgi; Surgery; rehabiliteringsmedicin; Rehabilitation Medicine;

   Abstract : BackgroundThe incidence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) is about 500 cases per 100,000 inhabitants per year, a majority of which are mild TBI (MTBI). The incidence of whiplash injuries is about 300/100,000/year. READ MORE