Sökning: "Sven-Arne Silfverdal"
Hittade 4 avhandlingar innehållade orden Sven-Arne Silfverdal.
1. Invasive Haemophilus influenzae Infection and Breastfeeding : Aspects of epidemiology and immunology
Sammanfattning : Invasive Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) infection is still an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. Vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) has been implemented in many industrial countries during the 1990s with a dramatic decrease in mortality and morbidity due to Hib. LÄS MER
2. Child Maltreatment in Bangladesh : Perceptions, Prevalence and Determinants
Sammanfattning : Background: Like most low- and middle-income countries Bangladesh have no prevalence data on Child Maltreatment (CM) and lack a reporting system.Objectives: The overall aims of the thesis were to generate knowledge on CM in the Bangladeshi society and to estimate the prevalence and associated risk factors. LÄS MER
3. Bacterial meningitis in children : clinical aspects and preventive effects of vaccinations
Sammanfattning : Bacterial meningitis, one of the most severe infections a child can contract, can be caused by several different strains of bacteria. Most commonly, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis. LÄS MER
4. Childhood obesity: early intervention and web-based treatment
Sammanfattning : Childhood obesity is a threat to public health worldwide. In Sweden around 15% of children 5-19 years of age are overweight and 3-4 % have obesity. Early prevention is crucial as are effective treatments for children and adolescents who have already developed obesity. LÄS MER