Search for dissertations about: "nonfatal injuries"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words nonfatal injuries.

  2. 1. Nonfatal injuries in a local context - Analysing social structures and perceptions in young people

    Author : Richard Allan Dale; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; nonfatal injuries; socioeconomic structure; genus structure; alcohol culture; children s perceptions; children s explanations; young adults; near injury situations;

    Abstract : Background: Injuries are a common health problem in children and young people. The uneven distribution over gender and socioeconomic groups is partly explained by factors at both the individual and family levels, but sociocultural structures at the municipality level may contribute with yet unrecognised associations. READ MORE

  4. 2. Vehicle-related injuries : with emphasis on fatality prevention

    Author : Mats Öström; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fatalities; injury; prevention; traffic; disease; alcohol; helmet; airbag;

    Abstract : According to WHO, Sweden should aim to reduce unintentional fatalities, particularly vehicle-related injuries, by 25% by the year 2000. The aim of this thesis was to analyze vehicle-related injuries and injury events, especially the contributory effects of alcohol and disease and the injury reducing capacity of helmets and airbags in order to point out some preventive measures. READ MORE

  5. 3. Cervical Spine Injuries - Numerical Analyses and Statistical Survey

    Author : Karin Brolin; KTH; []
    Keywords : neck injuries; finite element method; numerical analysis; cervical spine;

    Abstract : Injuries to the neck, or cervical region, are very importantsince there is a potential risk of damage to the spinal cord.Any neck injury can have devastating if not life threateningconsequences. READ MORE

  6. 4. Measuring injury magnitude and patterns in a low-income country : experiences from Nicaragua

    Author : Francisco Tercero; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Injury; surveillance; research methods; injury indicators; developing countries; Nicaragua;

    Abstract : About 16,000 people around the world die every day from injuries. For every person that dies, several thousands more are injured, many suffering with permanent disabilities. However, like many other health problems, the magnitude and pattern of injuries in a certain population are often difficult to assess. READ MORE

  7. 5. Child injury in Europe : scope, circumstances and association with country-level housing conditions and economic disparities

    Author : Mathilde Sengölge; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Injuries are a major cause of social inequality in child health in Europe and the leading cause of mortality. There is a need for information to assist in developing a coordinated policy action to tackle these problems. READ MORE