Sökning: "Population aging"
Visar resultat 16 - 20 av 218 avhandlingar innehållade orden Population aging.
16. On Falls in the Elderly –Epidemiological Studies from the Longitudinal General Population Study ‘Good Aging in Skåne’ (GÅS), Sweden
Sammanfattning : In a ‘greying world’ with aging populations, falls in the elderly are a challenge to the health care system as they are associated with substantial mortality and morbidity. Apart from physical injuries, the consequences of falls are broad, with additional psychological and social consequences. LÄS MER
17. Investigations of Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Their Age-Associated Alterations
Sammanfattning : The hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) has and continues to be extensively investigated, and represents by far the most studied somatic stem cell. Development of various experimental technologies, including fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS), have been crucial for research advancements within the hematopoietic field. LÄS MER
18. Change and variability in cognitive performance in old age. Effects of retest, terminal decline, and pre-clinical dementia
Sammanfattning : The focus of the presented studies was to provide population estimates of change and variability in cognitive performance in old age. Data was drawn from the Gerontological and Geriatric Population Studies in Gothenburg, Sweden (H70). In study I retest effects were evaluated on level of performance in five cognitive abilities. LÄS MER
19. Studying ageing: experiences, description, variation, prediction and explanation
Sammanfattning : The study follows a line of experiences, description, variation, prediction and explanation concerning ageing, health promotion and longevity. The experiences of aging were acquired during my studies of conversations, participation in longitudinal population studies in Gothenburg, and working with the Centre for Development of Home help services. LÄS MER
20. Cardiovascular health and brain aging : a population-based MRI study
Sammanfattning : Deterioration of brain structure and cognitive function occurs as individuals reach advanced age. The former can be observed through various markers of cerebral small vessel disease on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and the later can be assessed by neuropsychological tests and clinical examinations. LÄS MER