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Interlaboratory Comparison on POPs in Food 2019

The 20th round of the interlaboratory comparison study on the determination of PCDDs/PCDFs, PCBs and brominated flame retardants in three food items were conducted in spring of 2019.

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Norwegian Prescription Database 2014–2018

The report contains key figures and a comprehensive table with information about the number of people who have been dispensed prescription drugs from pharmacies in Norway in the last five year period.

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Support services and recruitment of foster families

We were commissioned to conduct a systematic literature search with categorization of empirical research about support services and recruitment of foster families.

Mapping review

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Glucose tolerance test in pregnancy

We were commissioned to provide a map of available research about women’s experiences of taking the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in order to identify gestational diabetes.

Systematic review

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Communication of children's weight status to parents and children

This review explores the most effective way to notify parents and children about their weight as well as their preferences for and experiences with weight notification.

Report

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Health risks from snus use

We were commissioned to update the 2014 report on health risks from snus use. The report presents updated figures on snus use in Norway, and assesses exposure and risk.

Report

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Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2018

The annual report from Resistance against antivirals in Norway (RAVN) with national data about antiviral resistance, focusing on relevant topics related to treatment of viral infections.

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Consent form English version Child Growth Study

English consent form for participation in The Child Growth Study 2019.

Systematic review

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Buprenorphine versus methadone for pregnant women in opioid maintenance treatment

We have summarized existing research on the effects of buprenorphine compared with methadone on women who have been in OMT throughout or in parts of their pregnancies.

Mapping review

Published

Communication- and education interventions for woman with gestation diabetes

We were commissioned to produce a systematic mapping review on the effect and experience with communication and education interventions for women with gestational diabetes.

Mapping review

Published

Associations between parenting practices and child well-being

We were asked to make a systematic review of research that has investigated the relationships between different parenting practices or styles and children's well-being.

Mapping review

Published

Interdisciplinary teams in primary care

We were asked to conduct a review of studies of interdisciplinary teams in primary health care.

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06.05.2016

Public Health Report

The Public Health Report presents knowledge and statistics about health status in Norway. The chapters are regularly updated.

Manual

10.06.2016

Data access from health registries, health studies and biobanks

Data for research and analysis are available from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Here is an overview of the application process.

Report

05.09.2018

Indicators for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)

The indicators for non-communicable diseases are connected to the national and global strategy. Specific targets have been set to reduce morbidity and mortality from these diseases by 2025.

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