Search for dissertations about: "hypertension in school"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words hypertension in school.

  2. 1. Born Small for Gestational Age : Beyond Size at Birth

    Author : Linda Lindström; Anna-Karin Wikström; Eva Bergman; Maria Lundgren; Kjell Å Salvesen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Small for Gestational Age; SGA; Epidemiology; Pregnancy; Postnatal growth; Intrauterine growth restriction; Chronic hypertension; School performance; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Abstract : Children born small for gestational age (SGA) run increased risk of perinatal morbidity and mortality, but also of long-term health impairment. Risks on long term may vary depending on postnatal growth patterns. READ MORE

  4. 2. Hypertension : epidemiological studies of prevalence, prevention, treatment and prognoses in men and women

    Author : Axel C Carlsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background and aim: Hypertension is ranked as the leading risk factor for mortality and the third most common factor leading to disability in the world. Hence, detection, treatment, prevention and control are of high priority. READ MORE

  5. 3. Socioeconomic and sex differences in adolescents’ dietary intake, anthropometry and physical activity in Cameroon, Africa

    Author : Léonie Dapi N.; Urban Janlert; Christel Larsson; Agneta Hörnell; Thorkild Tylleskär; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Adolescents; socioeconomic; energy intake; nutrient intake; physical activity; under-overweight; Cameroon; Public health science; Folkhälsovetenskap; näringslära; Nutrition;

    Abstract : Background: People in Cameroon are experiencing a dietary transition characterized by changing from traditional food habits to increased intake of highly processed sweet and fatty food. The rapid change in food pattern combined with an increased sedentary lifestyle has resulted in a rather high prevalence of obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. READ MORE

  6. 4. Early indicators for adverse development of cardiovascular, renal and metabolic function in children born with low birth weight

    Author : Alexander Rakow; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Prematurity affects more than 10% of infants worldwide and is the main reason for neonatal mortality. Improvements in neonatal care have led to higher survival rates into adulthood. Adverse events during organogenesis and development, intra-or extrauterine, can increase the risk for chronic disease later in life. READ MORE

  7. 5. Lung function measured with SPECT in infants and children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia : correlation with respiratory management and clinical grading

    Author : Malin Kjellberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Chronic lung disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common and severe complication among extremely preterm born infants and infants with lung hypoplasia. Clinical grading of BPD is performed at 36 weeks postmenstrual age (or 56 days of age in moderately preterm infants) based on the need for supplemental oxygen. READ MORE