Search for dissertations about: "prevalence trends"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 109 swedish dissertations containing the words prevalence trends.

  2. 16. Chlamydia trachomatis infection in Sweden : time trends, risk factors, and prevalence

    Author : Inga Veličko; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Chlamydia trachomatis (chlamydia) infection is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI), with an estimated 127 million new cases occurring every year worldwide. Due to the asymptomatic nature of the infection, individuals may carry it for a long time and transmit without knowing about it. READ MORE

  4. 17. Overweight and obesity in the young and old: Prevalence, prevention and eating behavior

    Author : Gabriele Eiben; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : prevention; BMI; elderly; young adults; lifestyle; diet; intervention; secular trends; twin study; EDI-2; genetic; environment;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Background: During the last 25 years the prevalence of overweight and obe-sity has increased dramatically, both in developed and developing countries. The World Health Organization is declaring it an epidemic. In Sweden the increase was almost 50% between 1980 and 2005. The largest increases oc-curred in the 16-24-year age group. READ MORE

  5. 18. Trends in obesity and type 2 diabetes : ethnic aspects and links to adipokines

    Author : Mikael Lilja; Stefan Söderberg; Olov Rolandsson; Mats Eliasson; Kurt Svärdsudd; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : Type 2 diabetes; leptin; adiponectin; obesity; abdominal obesity; epidemiology; ethnicity; fasting glucose; post-load glucose; Family Medicine; allmänmedicin;

    Abstract : Objective The prevalence of obesity and related diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing worldwide, and the Asian Indian population seems to be particularly susceptible to developing T2DM, even at a low body mass index (BMI). In Sweden, the age-adjusted prevalence of diabetes has not increased despite increasing self-reported obesity. READ MORE

  6. 19. Dietary supplements : trends, demographics and mortality among users

    Author : Maria Messerer; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Dietary supplements have received growing attention in society and sales numbers indicate increased use. Still, time trends in prevalence of users have been unknown. In order to accurately explore associations between diet and diseases, valid assessment methods for micronutrient intake from foods and dietary supplements are needed. READ MORE

  7. 20. Time Trends in Bone Mass and Fracture Incidence in Children

    Author : Erika Bergman; Ortopedi - klinisk och molekylär osteoporosforskning; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fractures; epidemiology; etiology; distal forearm; hand; bone mineral density; BMD; time trends; children; boys; girls;

    Abstract : Background: It is currently estimated that one third of all children will sustain fractures. However, there may also be time trends in pediatric fracture incidence. When predicting future fracture incidence, it is further important to evaluate bone mass, as low bone mass is a strong predictor of fractures. READ MORE