Search for dissertations about: "environmental hygiene and personal hygiene]"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words environmental hygiene and personal hygiene].

  2. 1. Occupational exposure during production of wood pellets in Sweden

    Author : Katja Hagström; Kåre Eriksson; Gunilla Lindström; Paul Demers; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Occupational hygiene; wood dust; resin acids; VOC; variability; determinant of exposure; overexposure; dermal exposure; Occupational medicine; Yrkesmedicin; Enviromental Science; Miljövetenskap;

    Abstract : The aims of the studies underlying this thesis were to assess workers’ air exposure to wood dust and various chemicals, and to evaluate the variability in exposure and occupational dermal exposure to resin acids during the production of wood pellets in Sweden. Personal air measurements of wood dust, monoterpenes, resin acids and nitrogen dioxide (as a marker of diesel exhaust), accompanied by area measurements of these substances, VOCs and carbon monoxide, were performed at up to ten plants. READ MORE

  4. 2. Why poor children stay sick : Water sanitation hygiene and child health in rural Malawi

    Author : Per Lindskog; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS; TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN;

    Abstract : The impact of an improved method of drinking water supply upon child health was evaluated in a rural area in southern Malawi. A prospective cohort srudy was made before and after the intervention with a gravityfed,piped water and a sanitation and health education programme using intervention and comparison groups. READ MORE

  5. 3. Enzymatic Synthesis of Alkyl Glycosides. New Applications for Glycoside Hydrolases

    Author : David Svensson; Bioteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; CGTase; cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase; alkyl glycoside; enzyme stabliity; enzymatic synthesis; enzyme immobilisation; surfactant; glycosylation;

    Abstract : The environmental problems caused by human interventions, such as the consumption of non-renewable resources and the emission of greenhouse gases are well-recognised. Calls have been made for immediate measures to develop more sustainable society worldwide. READ MORE

  6. 4. Prevention and control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in equine hospitals in Sweden

    Author : Karin Bergström; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) was first described in 1961 and has since caused nosocomial infections and therapeutic limitations. In Sweden, the first finding of horses infected with MRSA was in 2008. Nosocomial spread of MRSA among horses is a hazard for the patients and those in contact with the animals. READ MORE

  7. 5. Participation in everyday life. Very old persons' experiences of daily occupation, occupation of interest and use of assistive devices

    Author : Greta Häggblom Kronlöf; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : participation in everyday life; daily occupation; very old; assistive devices; occupation of interest; experiences; occupational therapy; qualitative reserach;

    Abstract : The overall aim of the present thesis was to examine, extend and deepen the understanding of very old persons? experience of participation in everyday life from an occupational perspective. The thesis consists of four empirical studies. READ MORE