Sökning: "long-term mortality"

Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 633 avhandlingar innehållade orden long-term mortality.

  1. 1. Long-Term Functional Psychosis : Epidemiology in Two Different Counties in Sweden

    Författare :Birgitta Widerlöv; Lars von Knorring; Jerker Hetta; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :Psychiatry; epidemiology; functional psychosis; schizophrenia; prevalence; rural-urban gradient; comparative study; antipsychotic drugs; diagnostic criteria; mortality; Psykiatri;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis is based on two independent studies, the first in Stockholm County (index year 1984; n=302), and the second, a replication and validation study, in Uppsala County (index year 1991; n=455).The general aim was to study all individuals with Long-term Functional Psychosis (LFP) within the two counties of Sweden from an epidemiological perspective and to perform specific studies on a subgroup of individuals with schizophrenia. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Health effects of heatwaves : short and long term predictions

    Författare :Christofer Åström; Bertil Forsberg; Kristie L. Ebi; Scott Sheridan; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Heatwave; health impact assessment; early warning system; mortality; morbidity; climate change;

    Sammanfattning : Background: Climate change is defined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as changes in the state of the climate associated with changes in the mean and/or the variability of its properties. Climate change will affect temperatures both as an increase in mean temperature as well as changes in the frequency of temperature extremes. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Evaluation of an educational program on depressive disorders given to general practitioners on Gotland : Short and long-term effects

    Författare :Wolfgang Rutz; Linköpings universitet; []
    Nyckelord :PTD-Committee; Educational program; Evaluation; Depressive disorder; Suicide; Antidepressants; Cost-benefit; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Sammanfattning : In the years 1983-1984, the Swedish Comittee for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression (PTD) offered an educational program to all general practitioners (GP:s) on the Swedish island of Gotland. 1982 was used as a baseline year. An evaluation of the short-term effects was made continuously until 1985. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Brain tumors in children - National population-based studies on classification, diagnostics and long-term follow-up

    Författare :Elizabeth Schepke; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pediatric CNS tumors; population-based; DNA methylation; profiling; CNS-PNET; re-evaluation; incidence rate; long-term outcome; classification; Pediatric CNS tumors; Population-based; DNA methylation; Profiling; CNS-PNET; Re-evaluation; Incidence rate; Long-term outcome; Classification;

    Sammanfattning : Although the prognosis for pediatric tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) has improved over time it is urgent to reduce mortality and improve long-term quality of life for survivors. With this aim, the first step is to identify the correct diagnosis in order to choose the right therapy and avoid unnecessary treatment. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Troubled transitions : Social variation and long-term trends in health and mortality in Estonia

    Författare :Mall Leinsalu; Denny Vågerö; Martin McKee; Stockholms universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; self-rated health; cause-specific mortality; social transition; social differences; long-term trends; Estonia; Sociology; Sociologi;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis is about social variation and long-term trends in health and mortality in Estonia. After five decades of Soviet occupation Estonia’s independence was re-established in 1991 on the basis of the historical continuity of its statehood. LÄS MER