Physical activity

Information and news about physical activity

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Fact sheet

Physical activity in Norway - fact sheet

Physical activity prevents type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders and some forms of cancer. Approximately 1 in 5 adults reaches the Norwegian Directorate of Health’s minimum recommendation of at least 30 minutes physical activity per day on average.

Updated 16.06.2016

Reports and publications

The effectiveness of physical exercise for people with cancer

We have summarised the results from five systematic reviews, on the effects of exercise for cancer patients during and after cancer treatment, including a total of 119 randomised clinical trials.

Published 16.12.2016
Cognitive therapies for increasing physical activity

We evaluated the effect of cognitive therapies on physical activity summarizing studies involving different patient groups and persons at risk of heart disease.

Updated 15.12.2016
Effects of campaigns and other communication initiatives on physical activity with one or more other lifestyle habits targeting the general population

This review looks at the effects of information and other communication initiatives on physical activity and on changes in one or more other lifestyle habit.

Updated 05.12.2016
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Physical activity

Norsk versjon

Physical activity in Norway - fact sheet

Reports and publications

The effectiveness of physical exercise for people with cancer

Cognitive therapies for increasing physical activity

Effects of campaigns and other communication initiatives on physical activity with one or more other lifestyle habits targeting the general population