Search for dissertations about: "smoke"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 200 swedish dissertations containing the word smoke.
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16. Acute cardiovascular effects of biofuel exhaust exposure
Abstract : BackgroundAnthropogenic air pollution is a global health problem estimated to contribute to millions of premature deaths. Exposure to biomass smoke is common due to varying sources, such as wildfires, indoor cooking over open fires, and residential heating from wood stoves. READ MORE
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17. Molecular mechanisms mediating development of pulmonary cachexia in COPD
Abstract : Cigarette smoking (CS) represents the main causative agent underlying development and progress of COPD. Recently, involvement of CS in the pathogenesis of COPDassociated muscle abnormalities is becoming increasingly evident. Nevertheless, involved triggers and underlying mechanisms remain largely unknown. READ MORE
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18. Epidemiological Studies of Childhood Wheeze - Risk factors and Long-term Outcome
Abstract : Wheezing with viral infections is common in childhood and both genetic and environmental factors have been reported to influence the risk of subsequent asthma development. The overall aim of this thesis was to study the factors influencing the risk of wheezing at preschool age and the long-term outcome following severe wheezing in early life. READ MORE
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19. A life course perspective on health in childhood and adulthood with special focus on health effects of smoking
Abstract : Abstract: The complexity of health relates to the interplay between numerous factors, e.g., biological and genetic factors, sociodemographic factors, life-style, environmental factors as well as health care services, all possibly acting throughout the life-course. READ MORE
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20. Determination and control of some pollutants in indoor environments
Abstract : Unsatisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) may result from polluting emissions that are spread from building materials such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and/or microbial components or from various kinds of human activity such as smoking. Different methods are available to limit the exposure to unwanted pollutants and improve human wellbeing and health. READ MORE