Search for dissertations about: "lifestyle factor"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 163 swedish dissertations containing the words lifestyle factor.

2. 21. Metabolic and Lifestyle related risk factors for pancreatic cancer

   Author : Dorthe Johansen; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; trypsinogen; body mass index; alcohol consumption; smoking; Keywords: Pancreatic cancer; epidemiology; pancreatic secretory trypsin inhibitor; Helicobacter pylori; metabolic syndrome.;

   Abstract : Background and aims: In spite of the fact that pancreatic cancer is a relatively infrequent disease, it ranks 8th in the worldwide ranking of cancer death due to the poor prognosis. The mortality rate is almost as high as the incidence with a M/I ratio of 98%, indicating an extremely dismal clinical course. READ MORE

4. 22. Very Integrated Program (VIP): health promotion for patients with alcohol and drug use disorders

   Author : Karen Hovhannisyan; Kliniskt Centrum för Hälsofrämjande Vård; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Alcohol addiction; Drug addiction; Lifestyle intervention; Smoking cessation; Dietary counselling; Physical activity; Integrated program;

   Abstract : Treatment of patients with alcohol or drug use disorders is a complex multistage process addressing the substance addiction and co-morbidities. The risky lifestyles, including tobacco smoking, insufficient physical activity and unhealthy diet, which can aggravate health condition as well as addiction treatment itself, are very common among these patients. READ MORE

5. 23. Prevention of type 2 diabetes : modeling the cost-effectiveness of diabetes prevention

   Author : Anne Neumann; Lars Lindholm; Katarina Steen Carlsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; type 2 diabetes mellitus; prevention; health economics; Markov modeling; risk equations; health-related quality of life; lifestyle modification; pre-diabetic states; cost-effectiveness; Västerbotten Intervention Programme;

   Abstract : Background: Diabetes is a common and costly disease that is expected to continue even to grow in prevalence and health expenditures over the coming decades. Type 2 diabetes is the most common diabetes type and is characterized by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. READ MORE

6. 24. Protective factors in childhood allergy related to diet and lifestyle

   Author : Helen Rosenlund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Allergy; antibiotics; antipyretics; asthma; biodynamic; diet; eczema; fruits; measles infection; measles vaccination; multivitamins; rhinitis; sensitization; vegetables;

   Abstract : The prevalence of allergic disease among children has increased markedly during several decades. The reasons behind the increase remain unclear, but lifestyle and environmental factors associated with the Western way of living seem to be of importance. READ MORE

7. 25. Aspects of heart failure development and prevention in women

   Author : Anna-Karin Halldin; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Women; Heart failure; Obesity; Physical activity; Population study; Risk factor; Prevention; Mental stress; Serum triglycerides; Serum cholesterol;

   Abstract : Heart failure (HF) is a severe progressive condition. Women more often are older and suffer from heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), contrasting to men who more often are younger and suffer from heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). READ MORE