Search for dissertations about: "obesity latin"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words obesity latin.

2. 1. Cardiovascular risk factors in Cochabamba, Bolivia : estimating its distribution and assessing social inequalities

   Author : Yercin Mamani-Ortiz; Paola Mosquera; Miguel San Sebastian; Isabel Goicolea; Patrik Wennberg; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Background: The increase in the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) is considered one of the most important public health problems worldwide and especially in Latin American (LA) countries. Although the systematic surveillance of chronic diseases and their risk factors has been recommended, Bolivia has not yet implemented a national strategy to collect and monitor CVRF information. READ MORE

4. 2. Body mass index, nutrition and parental migration : from birth to adolescence

   Author : Mohsen Besharat Pour; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Childhood overweight and obesity is a major public health problem of the recent century. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the impact of parental migration background on childhood overweight and obesity and lifestyle in relation to socioeconomic position, and the possible role of factors such as perinatal characteristics and breastfeeding in BMI development among offspring of immigrant parents. READ MORE

5. 3. Cardiovascular disease prevention in Cochabamba, Bolivia : the importance of preventable risk factor distribution and inequalities for policy implementation

   Author : Yercin Mamani-Ortiz; Paola Mosquera; Miguel San Sebastian; Isabel Goicolea; John Porter; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cardiovascular diseases; Cardiovascular risk factors; WHO STEPS approach; Intersectionality; Health inequality; Health Policy; Bolivia;

   Abstract : Background: The increase in the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) is considered one of the most important public health problems in Latin American (LA) countries. Accordingly, an accurate and comprehensive picture of the CVRFs situation is needed to prevent CVDs and consequently support the development of health policies to improve population health and reduce health inequalities. READ MORE

6. 4. The risk of type 1 diabetes in immigrants and their offspring in Sweden : the influence of perinatal factors

   Author : Hozan Ismael Hussen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Aims: The overall aim of this study was to investigate the trend in and risk factors for type 1 diabetes, with particular reference to parental socioeconomic position (SEP) and country of birth of subjects and their parents. We examined the effects of maternal body mass index (BMI), maternal duration of residence and parental diabetes on the risk of type 1 diabetes among children and adolescents/young adults with native Sweden-born or immigrant parents. READ MORE

7. 5. Epidemiology of cardiovascular disease risk factors in Ethiopia : the rural-ruban gradient

   Author : Fikru Tesfaye; Rainer Sauerborn; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : Epidemiology; epidemiologi;

   Abstract : BackgroundChanges in the population structure and the main causes of death result in the growing burden of chronic diseases, which characterize the epidemiological transition. The transition takes place at different paces in different parts of the world. READ MORE