Search for dissertations about: "high net worth individual"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words high net worth individual.

  1. 1. Worth weighting for : studies on benchmark dose analysis in relation to animal ethics in toxicity testing

    Author : Joakim Ringblom; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : A purpose of chemical health risk assessment is to characterize the nature and size of the health risk associated with exposure to chemicals, including identification of a dose below which toxic effects are not expected or negligible. This is usually based on analysis of dose-response data from toxicity studies on animals. READ MORE

  2. 2. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of early childhood obesity prevention

    Author : Nora Döring; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Due to individual health-related and social consequences, but also due to its immense cost burden, obesity remains a large public health challenge for which effective and cost-effective prevention is lacking. It has been suggested that primary preventive efforts operate optimally if started in early childhood, but scientific evidence is scarce. READ MORE

  3. 3. Studies of Alcoholics Anonymous (and similar self-help group) affiliation in longitudinal samples of treated and untreated problem and dependent drinkers in the U.S. and Sweden

    Author : Jane Witbrodt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: AA has become an important adjunct to alcoholism treatment worldwide. As well, many persons turn to AA as a first (sometimes only) source of help for a drinking problem. Thus, these groups represent a significant resource for the handling of alcohol problems, both at the system level and the individual level. READ MORE

  4. 4. Early onset spine deformity : outcome of surgical treatment and 3D movement analysis of sitting

    Author : Girts Murans; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Early onset, non-idiopathic spine deformities are progressive and associated with increased respiratory and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality as well as neurological and functional deteriorations. If untreated, the deformity progression can continue throughout the adult life and conclude with early mortality mostly due to cardio-pulmonary reason. READ MORE

  5. 5. From health outcomes to value assessments : preference-based evaluation of interventions and valuation of productivity costs among working adults

    Author : Emmanuel Aboagye; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: This thesis applies value assessment frameworks to non-specific low back pain (LBP) in a working population to evaluate health outcomes and to estimate productivity costs. LBP is a common diagnosis in primary health care. READ MORE