Essays about: "Non-communicable diseases"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 33 essays containing the words Non-communicable diseases.

  1. 6. Swedish food habits for higher nutritional value and lower climate impact : food retail portfolio management

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Rebecca Johansson; Linn Torstensson; [2021]
    Keywords : greenhouse gas emissions; private label brand; sustainable diets; sustainable food consumption; sustainable nutrition;

    Abstract : In order to tackle climate change and the increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases, a transformation of human diets is urgently needed. The food retailers can play an important role if integrating sustainability related aspects in their corporate portfolio decisions in order to influence the consumer to make more sustainable food choices. READ MORE

  3. 7. Physical Activity of Swedish Immigrants and Their Health Outcomes, Barriers and Facilitators To Be Physically Active: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : Tarannum Ahmed; [2021]
    Keywords : Immigrants; Physical Activity; Non-communicable disease; Mental Health; Barriers and Facilitator; Sweden.;

    Abstract : Immigrants of Sweden are suffering from various non-communicable diseases more than Swedish natives which becomes a major public health concern nowadays. The objective of this systematic review is to investigate the physical activity level of Swedish immigrants compare to Swedish-born, their physical and mental health outcomes, and barriers and facilitators of being physically active. READ MORE

  4. 8. An Upcoming Threat to Public Health: A case study on obesity and the structural challenges present in Indonesia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Michelle Wasserman; [2021]
    Keywords : Obesity; Nutritional health; Indonesia; Public health; Socio-ecological model; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Obesity rates have been increasing at an alarming pace across the globe however, little has been done to address the issue even in high income countries. To further problematize this issue, many researchers and public health officials have conceptualized obesity as being individually based, rather than analyzing it from a structural perspective. READ MORE

  5. 9. Dietary fibres and dairy products : How does it affect the development of cancer and diabetes type 2

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Elin Forslund; [2021]
    Keywords : Dietary fibers; Dairy products; Cancer; Diabetes;

    Abstract : Eating habits are one of the main factors that can affect the development of non-communicable diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The prevention of cancer and diabetes is a significant public health challenge due to the growing rate all over the world. Dietary behaviours are one of the important factors to lower the risk of these diseases. READ MORE

  6. 10. 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