Essays about: "NCDs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the word NCDs.

  1. 1. Nourishing Campus Lives : A Human-Centered Exploration of Drivers of Student Nutrition Behaviour for Innovative Interventions in Fiji

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Sonya Sagan; [2023]
    Keywords : nutrition behaviours; behavioural drivers; human centered design; Fiji;

    Abstract : Non-communicable disease (NCD) rates, like diabetes, in Fiji are among the highest globally. Given that poor nutrition behaviours increase one’s risk for developing NCDs later in life, it is critical to address this early on. READ MORE

  3. 2. Young Thai adults’ views and experiences of physical activity throughout their lifespan. : - A qualitative interview study on young adults in Thailand.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Fysioterapi

    Author : Evelina Takman; Sofia Dahlström; [2022]
    Keywords : physical activity; non-communicable diseases; Thailand; experiences; views; physiotherapy;

    Abstract : Abstract Background: Insufficient physical activity has become a health problem worldwide and is closely connected to the development of various diseases such as Non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This has become a national problem in Thailand as well, and during the last decade, the government have launched various campaigns in attempt to increase the physical activity level of the population. READ MORE

  4. 3. Implementation requires effort : A project teams’ experiences in implementing an eHealth tool in Southern Sweden.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Keeva Duffey; [2021]
    Keywords : Healthcare; eHealth; case study; noncommunicable disease prevention; screening; Information Systems;

    Abstract : Noncommunicable disease are the leading cause of death and disability in the majority of theworld, and particularly for Sweden. Modifiable lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity are main contributors and risk factors to acquiring these diseases. READ MORE

  5. 4. Food retail managers’ perspectives of in-store health interventions in disadvantaged areas: a qualitative study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kostvetenskap

    Author : Meena Daivadanam; Amanda Järpemo; Johanna Stjärnefeldt; [2021]
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    Abstract : Abstract Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing throughout the world and are estimated to cause 90% of all deaths in Sweden. Non-European immigrants have a two-fold risk of developing NCDs andsuburbs with higher proportion of immigrants have a higher prevalence of these diseases. READ MORE

  6. 5. Bikesharing as an intervention: Does it increase cycling? : A controlled interrupted time series study from Helsinki, Finland

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

    Author : Padraig Rego; [2019]
    Keywords : bicycle sharing; bikesharing; intervention; controlled; interrupted time series; segmented regression; ITS; non-communicable diseases; NCDs; air pollution; physical inactivity; modal shift; sustainable urban mobility; Helsinki;

    Abstract : Background Bikesharing is a versatile intervention, that enables cheap and convenient cycling for urban populations, and according to recent literature, has a positive impact on health, safety and the economy. Many of these impacts are based on the assumption of a modal shift induced by bikesharing, i.e. READ MORE