Raynaud’s phenomenon in Northern Sweden: a population-based nested case–control study

Neurovascular hand symptoms in relation to cold exposure in northern Sweden: a population-based study

PURPOSE To describe the self-reported ambient cold exposure in northern Sweden and to relate the level of cumulative cold exposure to the occurrence of sensory and vascular hand symptoms. We hypothesize that cold exposure is positively related to reporting such symptoms. METHODS A questionnaire about cold exposure and related symptoms was sent out to 35,144 subjects aged 18-70 years and livin...

Incidence of venous thromboembolism in northern Sweden (VEINS): a population-based study

BACKGROUND The reported incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) varies considerably among studies. The primary aim of this study was to describe the incidence of VTE in relation to age and sex. The secondary aim was to describe the risk factor pattern at the time of diagnosis. METHODS This retrospective, population-based cohort study included all adult residents in the County of Västerbotte...

Determinants of neonatal mortality in rural Northern Ethiopia: A population based nested case control study

INTRODUCTION In low income and middle income countries, neonatal mortality remains high despite the gradual reduction in under five mortality. Newborn death contributes for about 38% of all under five deaths. This study has identified the magnitude and independent predictors of neonatal mortality in rural Ethiopia. METHODS This population based nested case control study was conducted in rural...

status; a cross-sectional population-based study in Sweden

More distinct food intake patterns among women than men in northern Sweden: a population-based survey

BACKGROUND The need to promote a healthy diet to curb the current obesity epidemic has today been recognized by most countries. A prerequisite for planning and evaluating interventions on dietary intake is the existence of valid information on long-term average dietary intake in a population. Few large, population-based studies of dietary intake have been carried out in Sweden. The largest to d...