Search for dissertations about: "tartu"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the word tartu.
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1. Asthma : Respiratory Symptoms, Atopy and Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness in Young Adults in Estonia and Sweden
Abstract : Morbidity of asthma has increased over the world. The reasons for this increase have remained unclear. Studies in children have reported considerable East-West difference in the prevalence of atopy and respiratory allergies. READ MORE
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2. Exposure to particulate matter and the related health impacts in major Estonian cities
Abstract : Particulate matter (PM) is one of the most studied and problematic pollutants due to its toxicity and relatively high concentrations. This thesis aims to clarify the main sources and exposures of PM in Tallinn and Tartu, study the associations with health effects, and estimate the extent of those effects with health impact assessment (HIA). READ MORE
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3. Allergic diseases and bronchial hyperreactivity in Estonian children in relation to environmental influences
Abstract : This thesis is based on the cross-sectional and prospective study of Estonian children. The aim of this thesis was to assess the prevalence of allergic diseases and respiratory symptoms in Estonian schoolchildren and in young children, to study environmental risk factors for allergic diseases and repiratory symptoms. READ MORE
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4. Network analysis and optimization of animal transports
Abstract : This thesis is about animal transports and their effect on animal welfare. Transports are needed in today’s system of livestock farming. Long transports are stressful for animals and infectious diseases can spread via animal transports. READ MORE
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5. Early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy by mass examinations in primary health care
Abstract : The general objective of this thesis was to describe a system for fundus photography for early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy, performed by mobile teams visiting primary health care centres in Stockholm County. Large-scale implementation showed this method to be feasible, acceptable, and popular. READ MORE