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16. Asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory symptoms among adults in Estonia : prevalence and risk factors : comparison with Sweden and Finland : the 'FinEsS' studies Estonia I
Sammanfattning : The thesis is based on original research data of the Estonian part of the "FinEsS" studies, which are cross-sectional comparative studies between Finland, Estonia and Sweden aiming to estimate the prevalence of respiratory symptoms, asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD and allergy and to assess risk factors for the diseases and conditions. In Estonia the study areas included Tallinn, the capital of the country, Saaremaa, an agricultural island in the Baltic Sea, and Narva, a heavily industrialised town located at the Russian border. LÄS MER
17. Internet-based treatment of stress urinary incontinence : treatment outcome, patient satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness
Sammanfattning : Background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the leakage of urine when coughing, sneezing, or on exertion. It affects 10-35% of women, and can impair quality of life (QOL). First-line treatment is pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). However, access barriers and embarrassment may prevent women from seeking care. LÄS MER
18. The association between eczema, asthma and rhinitis -population studies of prevalence and risk factors among adults
Sammanfattning : Background: Allergic diseases such as asthma, rhinitis and eczema have increased significantly since the middle of the past century and are now common conditions among both children and adults. The increase was observed earlier and is more evident in Westernized countries but is now also apparent in urbanized areas in developing countries. LÄS MER
19. In Their Majesties’ Service : The Career of Francesco De Gratta (1613-1676) as a Royal Servant and Trader in Gdańsk
Sammanfattning : This study analyses the administrative and economic career of Francesco De Gratta (1613–1676) as Royal Postmaster, Royal Secretary, and trader within the postal and fiscal systems of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This investigation focuses mainly on his network and career strategies and is based on various sources from a number of European archives and libraries, mainly those situated in Italy, Poland and Germany. LÄS MER
20. Planning primary health care provision : assessment of development work at a health centre
Sammanfattning : At the Primary Health Care Centre in Vännäs (VPHCC), northern Sweden, a development work was implemented in 1976-1980. The overall purpose was to enhance primary health care planning. LÄS MER