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  1. 1. PUBLIC HEALTH EXPENDITURE AND HEALTH OUTCOMES : AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ANALYSIS

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Justus Mwaura Wanjiku; [2024]
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    Abstract : Public health expenditure plays a critical role in enhancing the health and well-being of a nation's population. Despite its significance, there is limited research exploring the link between public health expenditure and health outcomes. READ MORE

  2. 2. Getting Wealthier and Healthier? Evidence From the Spanish Christmas Lottery

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Marcus Rundström; [2023]
    Keywords : Health; Birth weight; Wealth; Lottery; Difference-in-Difference; Causal; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper uses the Spanish Christmas Lottery to provide new evidence about the relationship between wealth and health for adults and infants. Using a difference-in-difference design across provinces and time, I explore how overall health status, hospitalization rates, neonatal health, and alcohol consumption are affected by lottery outcomes. READ MORE

  3. 3. Quantification of hand jerk asymmetry for infants in hemiplegic cerebral palsy assessment

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Anton Bölenius; Elias Wetterwik; [2023]
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    Abstract : Hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HCP) is the most common form of cerebral palsy (CP) and affects roughly 1 in 400 infants. Unable to properly use the arm and leg of one side of the body, the disorder can have major negative impacts on a person’s life. New and improved methods of treating HCP have emerged in recent decades. READ MORE

  4. 4. Word-form recognition in 6-month-olds? Using event-related potentials to study the influence of infant-directed speech

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik

    Author : Bente Sand Aronsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Word-form recognition; event-related potentials; infant-directed speech; language acquisition; Igenkänning av ordformer; event-relaterade potentialer; barnriktat tal; språkinlärning;

    Abstract : By 4.5 months infants listen longer to their names compared to matched foils, which is the earliest empirically demonstrated sign of word-form recognition. This ability develops gradually in the first year of life and becomes increasingly advanced. READ MORE

  5. 5. 3D Knit fabrics : optimizing spacer knit fabrics for comfort and breathability in infant products

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Julia Svensson; Hanna Halldorf; [2023]
    Keywords : Spacer fabric; knitting; warp knit; circular knit; textile testing; ProCad Warpknit; infant product; comfort; mechanical properties.;

    Abstract : In this study we looked into an existing textile baby stroller seat and investigated whether there can be any advantage in changing the material to a spacer fabric from perspectives such as functionality, comfort, and sustainability. The subject of 3D knitting, and advanced knitting is being researched more and more because of its versatility in producing and changing parameters of knitted high quality products, but there is a lack of studies done on comfort for children when it comes to knitted spacer fabrics and not many studies have been done on spacer fabrics used for baby seats in strollers or other types of seats for children. READ MORE