Blar i Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care på emneord "Hypertension"
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Associations of pregnancy-related factors and birth characteristics with risk of endometrial cancer: A Nordic population-based case-control study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Many pregnancy‐related factors are associated with reduced endometrial cancer risk. However, it remains unclear whether pregnancy‐related complications (e.g., hypertensive conditions) are associated with risk and whether ... -
Deprescribing antihypertensive treatment in nursing home patients and the effect on blood pressure
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-04)Background: It is debatable whether treating multimorbid nursing home patients with antihypertensive drugs produces beneficial effects. Most cardiovascular guidelines promote treatment; few have advice on how to deprescribe ... -
Economic cost of primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-08-11)Tanzania is facing a double burden of disease, with non-communicable diseases being an increasingly important contributor. Evidence-based preventive measures are important to limit the growing financial burden. This article ... -
In utero exposure to maternal tobacco smoke and subsequent obesity, hypertension, and gestational diabetes among women in the MoBa Cohort
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012)Background: Environmental factors influencing the developmental origins of health and disease need to be identified and investigated. In utero exposure to tobacco smoke has been associated with obesity and a small increase ... -
Metabolic risk factors for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma: a prospective study of 580 000 subjects within the Me-Can project
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-02-18)Background: Obesity is associated with an increased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) and a decreased risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). However, little is known about the risk of EAC and ESCC related ... -
Preconception cardiovascular risk factor differences between gestational hypertension and preeclampsia: Cohort Norway study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Preconception predictors of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia may identify opportunities for early detection and improve our understanding of the pathogenesis and life course epidemiology of these conditions. Female ...