Search for dissertations about: "folkhälsa"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 551 swedish dissertations containing the word folkhälsa.
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1. Health assessments of asylum seekers within the Swedish healthcare system a study of the interface between control and care, and how structure and procedures may influence access and coverage
University dissertation from Umeå : Umeå universitetAbstract : Background: Despite lack of evidence, there is a common notion that diseases are brought along with migrants, and thus a threat to people in the host country. In Sweden asylum seekers are to be offered a health assessment (HA), but national statistics show that the coverage is less than 50%. READ MORE
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2. Towards the Limits – Climate Change Aspects of Life and Health in Northern Sweden studies of tularemia and regional experiences of changes in the environment
University dissertation from Umeå : Umeå universitetAbstract : BackgroundIndigenous peoples with traditional lifestyles worldwide are considered particularly vulnerable to climate change effects. Large climate change impacts on the spread of infectious vector-borne diseases are expected as a health outcome. READ MORE
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3. Fibrinolytic factors in relation to anthropometry and incident type 2 diabetes
University dissertation from Umeå : Umeå UniversitetAbstract : Fibrinolytic imbalance is associated with cardiovascular disease and its risk factors. The longitudinal changes in the fibrinolytic factors tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) and tPA/PAI-1 complex have been inadequately studied in the general population and in relation to incident type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). READ MORE
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4. Bridging the Gap implementing tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS collaborative activities in the Northwest Region of Cameroon
University dissertation from Umeå : Umeå universitetAbstract : Introduction The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic has led to the upsurge of tuberculosis (TB) infection globally, but most especially in areas with high HIV prevalence. In the past, there was lack of a coordinated global and national response between TB and HIV programmes to curb the devastating impacts of both infections. READ MORE
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5. Temporary employment and illness
University dissertation from Umeå : Umeå UniversitetAbstract : Background: It is debated whether temporary employment compared to permanent employment entails an elevated risk of illness or not, as the empirical studies have not shown a unified picture. Since a significant part of the Swedish workforce is currently working under temporary employment contracts, it is important for public health research to pay close attention to what the implications in terms of illness might be. READ MORE
