Social inequalities in health
Facts, articles and research findings about social inequality in health.
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Articles
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Public Health Report
Work and health
Work can be a source of social relationships, identity, personal growth and financial security, and thereby health-promoting. Yet factors at the workplace can also be a cause of health problems.
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Public Health Report
Social inequalities in health
Those with higher education levels and a good financial situation live longer and have fewer health problems than those who have lower education and poorer economy.
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Fact sheet
Self-perceived health in Norway – fact sheet
Nine out of ten secondary school students and eight out of ten adults consider their health to be good or very good according to studies of health and living conditions.
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Fact sheet
Income and Health in Norway – fact sheet
Almost 10 per cent of the population live in households with persistent low income. Among women aged 65 and over, 21 per cent fall below the low income limit.
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Fact sheet
Education level and health in Norway - fact sheet
Education level is associated with health. When health is measured in terms of mortality, it is found that those with the highest education level have the lowest mortality.
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Research findings
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Research findings
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.
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Research findings
The consequence of poverty on development and mental health
Around seven per cent of Norwegian families can be defined as poor. Growing up in such circumstances is associated with increased risk of problems in most areas of development.
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Reports
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Research overview
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 neighborhoods characterized by material or social disadvantage.
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Research overview
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.
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Research overview
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.
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Research overview
Language skills and country knowledge as requirements for citizenship
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Research overview
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.
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Research overview
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.
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