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  2. 1. The health condition in the Sami population of Sweden, 1961-2002 : Causes of death and incidences of cancer and cardiovascular diseases

    Author : Sven Hassler; Per Sjölander; Peter Bjerregaard; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Public health; Sami; Health; Epidemiology; Reindeer herder; Cardiovascular diseases; Cancer; Causes of death; Acculturation; Sweden; Folkhälsomedicin; Public health medicine research areas; Folkhälsomedicinska forskningsområden; epidemiologi; Epidemiology;

    Abstract : The Sami people are the Natives of northern Scandinavia. The knowledge of the health and living conditions of the Swedish Sami is extremely limited which is in contrast to the large amount of detailed information on health and socioeconomic issues that is available for other circumpolar Natives. READ MORE

  4. 2. Molecular epidemiologic studies on helicobacter pylori infection and stomach cancer risk

    Author : Zongli Zheng; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Helicobacter pylori;

    Abstract : Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection increases stomach cancer risk. The aim of this thesis was to study genetic susceptibility from the host and to develop molecular methods for future characterization of bacterial virulence factors in longitudinal cohorts. READ MORE

  5. 3. Changes of stomach microenvironment and gastric cancer development

    Author : Huan Song; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : While acknowledging the importance of microenvironment-related events, e.g. Helicobacter pylori (H. READ MORE

  6. 4. Occupational exposure to chemicals and cancer

    Author : Cecilia Videnros; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : We spend a lot of our time at work and the exposures in our work environment have a great influence on our health. Certain occupational groups, like firefighters, are exposed to a large number of chemicals and an increased risk of cancer has been reported in this group. READ MORE

  7. 5. Risk indicators for esophageal cancer : some medical conditions and tobacco-related indicators

    Author : Kazem Zendehdel; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Because of little progress in the prognosis and survival of esophageal cancer patients, the early diagnosis and prevention have been prioritized. Alcohol consumption and tobacco smoking are the main risk factors of squamous cell carcinoma, and high body mass index and gastroesophageal reflux are strongly linked to adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. READ MORE