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Body-mass index (BMI) has become the standard proxy for obesity in social science research. This study deals with the potential problems related to, first, relying on self-reported weight and height to calculate BMI (misreporting), and, second, the concern that BMI is a deficient measure of body fat (misclassification). Using a regional Swedish sample, we analyze whether socioeconomic disparities

Abstract Objective. To explore factors and circumstances contributing to prudent antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections in primary care. Design. Two focus groups representing rural and urban areas. A semi-structured interview guide with open-ended questions and an editing analysis style was used. They were examined to identify meaning units that were sorted into categories in an i

Competitive and integrative policy actions are simultaneously being promoted in Swedish primary care; citizens' choice of care is launched while primary care is expected to integrate its activities with other providers for the creation of local health care. Competition tends, however, to fragment the provision of services. The aim of this study is, accordingly, to explore whether or not these poli

Improved survival rates of pediatric cancer have drawn attention on how to best facilitate long-term follow up and transition from pediatric to adult care. The transition process is multifactorial and necessitates the joint involvement of the patient, the family and the healthcare providers. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of support from healthcare services during the tra

OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the use of visualization and simulation tools in order to involve stakeholders and inform the process in hospital change processes, illustrated by an empirical study from a children's emergency clinic. BACKGROUND: Reorganization and redevelopment of a hospital is a complex activity that involves many stakeholders and demands. Visualization and simulation tools have proven

Background: Although the hazardous health effects of a sedentary lifestyle are well known, many adults struggle with regular physical activity. Simple and efficient encouragements for increased physical activity are needed. Objective: To determine the effect on cardiovascular health of email-based encouragements to do daily stair-walks at work together with colleagues among adults in sedentary oc

The aim of the paper is to critically review the notion of social capital and review empirical literature on the association between social capital and health across countries. The methodology used for the review includes a systematic search on electronic databases for peer-reviewed published literature. We categorize studies according to level of analysis (single and multilevel) and examine wheth

Evaluation of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among people with diabetes has been growing in Iran over the last decade. The main aim of the current study was to systematically review the characteristics of these studies and examine quality of their findings. Persian (SID, Magiran) and English (Pubmed, Medline, Web of Science, CINAHL, Scopus, PsycINFO and ERIC) databases were systematically

BACKGROUND: Individuals with low income have poorer health and should, therefore, have higher health expenditure than people with high income particularly in countries with a universal health care system. However, it has been discussed if social inequities in health diminish with age and we, hence, aimed to analyse this question. METHODS: We performed an age stratified cross-sectional analysis usi

Objective. To explore situations in which parents with an ill child consult a physician and to identify trigger factors for consultation. Design and settings. Qualitative interviews with parents of young children. Parents were asked to describe the situation in which the decision to contact the physician was made. Subjects. A total of 20 families selected from a birth cohort from Frederiksborg Cou

Due to the international nature of many clinical studies and trials it is often necessary to produce several language versions of specific measures. While it is generally acknowledged that it is necessary to produce versions that are conceptually equivalent, the best method of achieving this is more controversial. It is commonly stated that there is a gold-standard method, which involves forward a

BACKGROUND: The Nottingham Health Profile index of Distress (NHPD) has been proposed as a generic undimensional 24-item measure of illness-related distress that is embedded in the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP). Data indicate that the NHPD may have psychometric advantages to the 6-dimensional NHP profile scores. Detailed psychometric evaluations are, however, lacking. Furthermore, to support the

To describe patterns of leisure time physical activity during pregnancy in relation to pre-pregnancy leisure time physical activity, socio-demographic characteristics, fertility history, and lifestyle factors. 4,718 nulliparous with singleton pregnancy and intended spontaneous vaginal delivery were included in the study at gestational week 33 from May 2004 to July 2005. Information was provided by

Autoimmune Thyroid Disease in a Cohort of Children With Increased Genetic Susceptibility to Type 1 Diabetes: The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young Study - 01282026_679_Pub183_MP284_Clasen_Clin Endo_2025.pdf iglgaNi Clcnapglnindr NPGFGM=K =PSGBKD =tsnhlltmd Sgwpnhc ChrdYrd hm Y Bngnps ne Bghkcpdm Uhsg GmbpdYrdc Fdmdshb Rtrbdoshahkhsw sn Swod 0 ChYadsdr9 Sgd DmuhpnmldmsYk CdsdplhmY

https://www.teddy.lu.se/sites/teddy.lu.se/files/2026-02/-183_MP284_Clasen_Clin%20Endo_2025%20(1).pdf - 2026-04-30

Centre for Economic Demography Lund University School of Economics and Management P.O. Box 7083 SE-220 07 Lund, Sweden www.ed.lu/publications/Lund-Papers-in-Economic-Demography/ The Social Care-Taking of the City-Kids. Determinants for Day-Care Attendance in Early Twentieth Century Southern Sweden ANNIKA ELWERT , LUCIANA QUARANTA LUND PAPERS IN ECONOMIC DEMOGRAPHY 2022:1 1 The social care-taking o

https://www.lusem.lu.se/sites/lusem.lu.se/files/2024-01/LPED%202022%201.pdf - 2026-04-30

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate if a delay in a patient's first contact with a healthcare professional, and any subsequent delay in diagnosis, affected self-assessed quality of life prior to start of treatment for rectal cancer. Method: Questionnaires were administered when patients had been informed of the diagnosis and planned treatment. The primary end-point was self-assessed qual

Syftet med denna licentiatavhandling är att bidra till en ökad förståelse för hurräddningstjänsten kan förbättra sin förmåga att lösa komplexa problem vidstorskaliga olyckshändelser. Större olyckor är ofta komplexa och dynamiskahändelser som kännetecknas av en hög grad av osäkerhet, oförutsägbarhet ochtvetydighet. Under sådana förhållanden utmanas räddningstjänstens förmåga att lösa de olika och mGlobal trends suggest an increasing level of uncertainty regarding potential risks faced by individuals, organizations, or society as a whole. These trends are likely to alter the risk landscape, necessitating the enhancement of societal capabilities to effectively address emerging risks. Among the key actors dealing with such changes is the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS). However, these challenges

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated changes in European healthcare systems, with a significant proportion of COVID-19 cases being managed on an outpatient basis in primary healthcare (PHC). To alleviate the burden on healthcare facilities, many European countries developed contact-tracing apps and symptom checkers to identify potential cases. As the pandemic evolved, the European Un

A blog post discussing my research on the future visions of AI in health in the Nordics.