Search for dissertations about: "environmental and genetic factors associated with asthma"
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1. Occupational air pollutants and non-malignant respiratory disorders especially in miners
Abstract : Aim. To assess associations between occupational air pollution and respiratory health, especially in miners.Background. Indications of associations between occupational exposure or social economic status and respiratory health have been found in several population-based studies. READ MORE
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2. Early life factors and the long-term development of asthma
Abstract : Asthma, a huge burden on millions of individuals worldwide, is one of the most important public health issues in many countries. As genetic and environmental factors interact, asthma may be programmed very early in life, perhaps even in utero. READ MORE
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3. Interaction of genetic and environmental factors in childhood asthma and allergy
Abstract : Asthma and allergy are the most common chronic childhood diseases. Their occurrences are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, although the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. READ MORE
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4. Early life origins of asthma : genetic and environmental factors in twin and kin
Abstract : During the last decades there has been an upsurge of studies investigating how early life exposures may affect subsequent health outcomes in childhood. For instance, low birth weight and exposure to antibiotics during fetal or early life have been suggested to increase the risk of childhood asthma. READ MORE
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5. Epidemiological Studies of Childhood Wheeze - Risk factors and Long-term Outcome
Abstract : Wheezing with viral infections is common in childhood and both genetic and environmental factors have been reported to influence the risk of subsequent asthma development. The overall aim of this thesis was to study the factors influencing the risk of wheezing at preschool age and the long-term outcome following severe wheezing in early life. READ MORE