Ásgeir Helgason

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Ásgeir R. Helgason (born 1957) is an Icelandic scientist working at

Reykjavik University
, Iceland.

Ásgeir is best known for his population based research on

proactive treatment for people who seek help for controlling their alcohol consumption (alcohol quitline).[5]

Other work includes research on motivational interviewing and palliative care,[6] followed by an ethical analysis of facilitating death talk in end-of-life care.[7]

Ásgeir has two sons. His brother-in-law is writer and humourist Tim Moore, his father is scientist Helgi Valdimarsson and he is a brother of scientist Agnar Helgason.

References and sources

  1. ^ 31st NACS conference, September 4–7, 2008 13:10-14.00 Ásgeir Helgason, Iceland/Sweden: Opening lecture. "Waning orgasm pleasure after radical treatment for localized prostate cancer and impacts on .
  2. ^ Emotional isolation in elderly men: [1].
  3. ^ PhD thesis (1997): Prostate Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life – a Three Level Epidemiological Approach.
  4. ^ Smoking cessation - quitlines:[2].
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