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      Jan Waldenströms gata 35, hus 60, plan 12

      214 28 Malmö

      Sweden

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      Box 50332

      202 13 Malmö

      Sweden

    Unit profile

    Description

    In our research, we use cohort- and register-based information in individuals to investigate primarily obesity and related risk factors, in relation to risk and survival of disease, primarily cancer. Currently, most of our research is focused on the Obesity and Disease Development Sweden (ODDS) study, which is led by our group. ODDS includes millions of men and women in Sweden with body size measures, linked to several national registers for follow-up of disease.

    Subject classification (UKÄ)

    • Epidemiology

    UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

    Collaborations the last five years

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