Search for dissertations about: "longevity"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 189 swedish dissertations containing the word longevity.

  2. 11. Trends in population health in an era of increasing longevity

    Author : Anna C Meyer; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : In Sweden, the number of older adults over the age of 85 increased by 75% since 1990 while the number of centenarians has almost quadrupled. Rapid population ageing is a global phenomenon and projected to continue in almost all countries worldwide, Sweden among them, throughout the 21st century. READ MORE

  4. 12. Living longer than expected : protective and risk factors related to human longevity

    Author : Debora Rizzuto; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Mortality;

    Abstract : The scientific community has become increasingly interested in understanding what lies behind the continuing extension of the human lifespan. The main aim of this thesis was to better understand the association between health status, lifestyle, genetic factors and survival in advanced age. READ MORE

  5. 13. Orthopaedic health, conformation and longevity in riding horses : a genetic and phenotypic study

    Author : Lina Jönsson; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Soundness and longevity of the riding horse play a central role for animal welfare, sport performance and horse owner economy. Routine registration of health traits in horses is rare. Thus, knowledge of genetic variation in health of horses and long term effects on longevity is scarce. READ MORE

  6. 14. Better all the time? Trends in health and longevity among older adults in Sweden

    Author : Louise Sundberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: The health status of the aging population has become one of the major public health concerns today, as the number of older people increases in both absolute and relative terms and life expectancy continues to increase. The increases in life expectancy observed today is mainly the result of improved survival in old age, and as old age is a major risk factor for disease and disability, a major question of concern is to what extent increasing life expectancy comes with years with or without disability. READ MORE

  7. 15. Cellular remodeling in response to nutrient exhaustion : From membrane contact sites to autophagy

    Author : Mahsa Ebrahimi; Sabrina Büttner; Cristina Mazzoni; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Aging and longevity; yeast; phosphate restriction; interorganellar communication; autophagy; MVB pathway; NVJs; lipid droplets; nutritional regimes; molekylär biovetenskap; Molecular Bioscience;

    Abstract : Adaptation to fluctuating environments is critical for cellular fitness and survival. Cells need to sense changes in their surroundings and quickly adjust cellular homeostasis and metabolism accordingly. READ MORE