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Gotaland

a historic region in southern Sweden. Area, 87,000 sq km. Population, 3.9 million (1969).

The Smoland Highlands, covered with coniferous forests and numerous lakes (Vänern, Vättern, and others) are located in the northern and central parts of Gotaland. The lowland Skáne peninsula makes up the southern part of the region.

More than 50 percent of the industrial workers and about 50 percent of Sweden’s industrial production are concentrated in Gotaland. The principal industries of the area are heavy machine building (automobile assembly and shipbuilding), and the production of textiles and clothing. Paper and chemical processing are also significant industries. The major industrial centers are Göteborg, Trollhättan, Boras, Norr-köping, Linköping, and Malmö. Gotaland is the main area of agricultural production in Sweden. It has three-fifths of the arable land of the country and produces about two-thirds of the country’s grain and about two-thirds of its cattle.

M. N. SOKOLOV

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The study was based on an analysis of register data from the Vastra Gotaland region and Statistics Sweden, including particulars of some 73,000 individuals aged 18-22.

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Low Prevalence of Active Tuberculosis among High-Risk Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Sweden: A Retrospective Epidemiological Cohort Study Using and Evaluating TST as Screening Method

The authors wish to thank all the occupational therapists in primary care in the region of Vastra Gotaland for participating in the study and for taking the time to answer the questionnaire.

Evidence-Based Practice in Primary Care Occupational Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Sweden

This work was supported by grants from the Hedberg Foundation, the Magnus Bergvall Foundation, the Regional Agreement on Medical Training and Clinical Research between the Western Gotaland County Council and the University of Gothenburg (ALFGBG-671631, ALFGBG-451151), the Gothenburg Medical Society, the Swedish Rheumatism Association, the Swedish Society of Medicine, Professor Nanna Svartz Foundation, Rune and Ulla Amlovs Foundation, Petter Silfverskiolds Memorial Foundation, University of Gothenburg, Estonian Science Foundation, and by the Target Financing TARLA (0475) and DARLA (0500).

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In 2013, medical librarians in the Vastra Gotaland region were approached for assistance in developing and implementing a learning module targeting information search skills as part of a continuing professional development (CPD) program for on-call consultant pediatricians.

Using scenario-based training to promote information literacy among on-call consultant pediatricians

The acquisition of Backa was announced on 3 January 2017 and has now been approved by the affected county councils (Region Vastra Gotaland and Region Halland) and the Swedish Competition Authority.

Capio announces completion of acquisition of Backa

The company leases commercial property, including offices, retail stores and warehouses, as well as industrial and logistics facilities within five areas in Sweden: Greater Gothenburg, Oresund Region, Greater Stockholm, Eastern Gotaland and Malardalen.

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