Johan Faskunger
Biographic Data
| ID | 6653672 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Johan Faskunger |
| GIVEN NAMES | Johan |
| FAMILY NAME | Faskunger |
| SIGNATURE | FASKUNGER J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Swedish Institute |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Evaluation of risk factor reduction in a European City Network
There is a substantial and growing burden of premature mortality caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally. This paper evaluates the preventive efforts of the WHO European Healthy Cities Network during its fifth phase (2009-13), specifically for four behavioural risk factors (tobacco use, alcohol abuse, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity). Drawing on case studies, questionnaire responses and other materials, it notes which cities we…
Healthy Cities Phase V evaluation: Further synthesizing realism
In this article we reflect on the quality of a realist synthesis paradigm applied to the evaluation of Phase V of the WHO European Healthy Cities Network. The programmatic application of this approach has led to very high response rates and a wealth of important data. All articles in this Supplement report that cities in the network move from small-scale, time-limited projects predominantly focused on health lifestyles to the significant inclusio…
Promoting Active Living in Healthy Cities of Europe
Risk of obesity in immigrants compared with Swedes in two deprived neighbourhoods
This study demonstrates the magnitude of the obesity problem and the need for prevention programmes targeting native and immigrant adults in deprived neighbourhoods in Sweden. The initiatives should also focus on particular groups, e.g. immigrant women and those experiencing economic difficulties. Further studies are needed on behavioural and environmental factors influencing the risk of obesity in residents settled in deprived neighbourhoods
Risk of obesity in immigrants compared with Swedes in two deprived neighbourhoods
This study demonstrates the magnitude of the obesity problem and the need for prevention programmes targeting native and immigrant adults in deprived neighbourhoods in Sweden. The initiatives should also focus on particular groups, e.g. immigrant women and those experiencing economic difficulties. Further studies are needed on behavioural and environmental factors influencing the risk of obesity in residents settled in deprived neighbourhoods
Promoting Active Living in Healthy Cities of Europe
Evaluation of risk factor reduction in a European City Network
There is a substantial and growing burden of premature mortality caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally. This paper evaluates the preventive efforts of the WHO European Healthy Cities Network during its fifth phase (2009-13), specifically for four behavioural risk factors (tobacco use, alcohol abuse, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity). Drawing on case studies, questionnaire responses and other materials, it notes which cities we…
Healthy Cities Phase V evaluation: Further synthesizing realism
In this article we reflect on the quality of a realist synthesis paradigm applied to the evaluation of Phase V of the WHO European Healthy Cities Network. The programmatic application of this approach has led to very high response rates and a wealth of important data. All articles in this Supplement report that cities in the network move from small-scale, time-limited projects predominantly focused on health lifestyles to the significant inclusio…
Business (3 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Active living (1 works)