The Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Our goal is to improve public health through promotion of good health and prevention of disease. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is a national centre of excellence in the areas of epidemiology, mental health, control of infectious diseases, environmental medicine, forensic toxicology and drug abuse. Our vision: A healthier society. Our motto: Knowledge for better public health.
What significance do relationships have for the mental health of each partner? Data from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) suggests that low satisfaction in the relationship is an important risk factor for anxiety and depression in both women and men. The study also suggests that a good relationship acts as a buffer against stress factors such as physical illness, unemployment and low income.
Read more [02.05.2012]
Children in Norway are well vaccinated against diseases that are included in the childhood immunisation program. This is shown by the 2011 figures from the Norwegian Immunisation Register (SYSVAK) at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Compared with 2010 vaccination statistics, there is an increase in vaccine coverage for several of the vaccines.
Read more [23.04.2012]
There is an ongoing measles outbreak in Ukraine. Since January 2012, over 5100 cases have been reported and it is expected that this will increase. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health recommends that unvaccinated people traveling to the European Football Championships in Ukraine and Poland who have not previously had measles should take the vaccine in good time before they travel.
Read more [16.04.2012]
Health and climate change are two prioritized areas in the agreement between Norway and Portugal about the use of the EEA Grants.
Read more [12.04.2012]
Treatment for depression is necessary for some pregnant women, but is it safe for the foetus? Over one per cent of pregnant women in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) used medication for depression during pregnancy. A new sub-study shows no increased risk of congenital birth defects, premature birth or low birth weight after antidepressant use.
Read more [21.03.2012]
Lower birth weight and increased risk of respiratory illness in infancy are well known harmful effects from smoking in pregnancy. A new study from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) shows that maternal smoking during pregnancy can also affect the child's health into adulthood.
Read more [14.03.2012]
Silver nanoparticles cause more damage to testicular cells than titanium dioxide nanoparticles, according to a recent study by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. However, the use of both types may affect testicular cells with possible consequences for fertility.
Read more [05.03.2012]
Girls understand language better than boys at both 18 months and three years of age, but some of the difference evens out between these ages. For both sexes, maternal education plays a positive role, and the first-born child understands language earlier than siblings.
Read more [29.02.2012]
Pre-conception overweight among women and excessive weight gain during pregnancy are linked to an increased birth weight, according to a new study from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study. Mothers with higher education and previous pregnancies also showed a correlation with increased birth weight, whereas lower birth weights were found with higher maternal age and smoking during pregnancy.
Read more [29.02.2012]
Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes type 2. Few studies have studied the metabolic syndrome as an entity and the risk of cancer. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has participated in an international project to find out more.
Read more [29.02.2012]