Social inequalities in health

Facts, articles and research findings about social inequality in health.

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From the Public Health Report

Indicators for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)

Published 13.12.2018

Raised total cholesterol (Indicator 17)

The indicator describes the following: Percentage of persons aged 18+ years with raised cholesterol.

Indicators for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)

Published 13.12.2018

Total cholesterol level (Indicator 17)

The indicator describes the following: Mean total cholesterol in adults.

Indicators for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)

Published 13.12.2018

Blood pressure level (Indicator 11)

The indicator describes the following: Mean systolic blood pressure among adults.

Indicators for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)

Published 13.12.2018

Raised blood pressure (Indicator 11)

The indicator describes the following: Percentage of persons aged 18+ years with raised blood pressure.

Indicators for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)

Published 13.12.2018

Tobacco use among adults (Indicator 10)

The indicator describes the following: Proportion of adults who use tobacco.

Indicators for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)

Published 13.12.2018

Tobacco use among adolescents (Indicator 9)

The indicator describes the following: The proportion of adolescents using tobacco.

Indicators for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)

Published 13.12.2018

Physical inactivity in adults (Indicator 7)

The indicator describes the following: The proportion of adults who are insufficiently physically active, defined as fewer than 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity activity per week.

Indicators for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)

Published 13.12.2018

Physical inactivity in adolescents (Indicator 6)

The indicator describes the proportion of children and adolescents who are insufficiently physically active, defined as less than 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity activity daily.

Indicators for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)

Published 13.12.2018

Alcohol dependence (Indicator 5)

The indicator describes the following: Alcohol related morbidity and mortality.

News and research findings

Research findings

Published 14.05.2019

The rich are outliving the poor in both Norway and USA

Inequalities in life expectancy by income in Norway were substantial and increased between 2005 and 2015, according to a study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

Research findings

Updated 19.05.2016

More obesity among the less educated in rich countries

In rich countries, obesity is more common among the lower educated, whilst in poor countries, obesity is more common among the higher educated.

Reports

Systematic review

Published 12.10.2018

Employment-oriented mentoring programmes for vulnerable populations: a systematic review

This is a a systematic review on the effect of employment-oriented mentoring programmes for vulnerable populations on employment-related outcomes.

Systematic review

Published 11.04.2018

Effect of health equity tools for immigrants: a systematic review

A systematic review was commissioned to examine whether system-level healthcare interventions, specifically health equity tools, can improve health equity for immigrants.

Research overview

Published 03.01.2018

The Foyer model for homeless youth: a systematic mapping review

We were commissioned to map out all evidence on the Foyer model, a package of accommodation and integrated support for young people in the transition to independent living and adulthood.

Systematic reference list

Published 09.08.2017

Effect of residential segregation on health and quality of life: Systematic literature search with sorting

We were commissioned to identify reviews on the effect of and experiences with residential segregation or neighbourhoods characterized by material or social disadvantage.

Systematic reference list

Published 26.04.2017

Tailored information and education for patients with immigrant or minority backgrounds: a systematic reference list

We have conducted a literature search and provided an overview of the literature evaluating effects of tailored information and patient education for patients with immigrant or minority background.

Systematic review

Updated 07.12.2016

Effectiveness of interventions to reduce homelessness. A systematic review

On the effectiveness of housing programs and case management to improve housing stability and reduce homelessness among people who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.

Research overview

Updated 05.12.2016

Language skills and country knowledge as requirements for citizenship

A systematic reference list.

Research overview

Updated 05.12.2016

Effects of interventions in residential areas and neighbourhoods to promote social contact, social networks and social support

It is uncertain whether, and to what extent, interventions in residential areas and neighbourhoods contribute to increased social contact, social networks and social support.

Research overview

Updated 05.12.2016

The effect of interventions for at-risk families with children 0-6 years

This report is an overview of systematic reviews that have examined the effects of interventions for at-risk families with children aged 0-6 years.

Projects

Project

Published 05.10.2018

Tackling socioeconomic differences in weight development among youth: assessing trends, mechanisms and potential interventions

A study of socioeconomic differences in the development of body weight between birth and 14 years, including rapid growth early in life.

Project

Updated 06.03.2019

Injuries in Norway: incidence, consequences, demographic and individual risk factors

The project aims to study trends in injury incidence in Norway and to provide knowledge of potential risk factors for injuries, and consequences of non-fatal injuries.

Project

Updated 19.12.2018

Social Factors and Health: a Twin Study

We explore the genetic and environmental sources of covariance underlying the relationships between diverse types of social factors and their association with health outcomes.