Statistics from NIPH Les på norsk: Statistikkalender og statistikkbanker News News Published 15.06.2018 76,000 elderly people were dispensed at least 15 medicines during 2017 Drug use among the elderly has increased year-on-year. In 2017, approximately 76,000 elderly people living at home were dispensed at least 15 prescription drugs, 570,000 were dispensed five or more. News Published 12.04.2018 40 per cent increase in drug costs over four years New and more expensive drugs contributed significantly to the 40 per cent rise in total drug costs from 2013 to 2017. The growth has been higher than in previous years, according to a new report. Research findings Published 22.08.2018 Decrease in new type 2 diabetes cases in Norway There are fewer new patients with type 2 diabetes. The number of newly diagnosed cases declined from more than 16 000 in 2009 to 11 000 in 2014. Report Published 20.12.2018 Health status in Norway 2018 In this short version of the public health report Health Status in Norway 2018, we describe the current state of health in the population in 2018 and look at health trends over time. Statistics Published 08.05.2017 Norwegian Prescription Database 2012–2016 The report includes a comprehensive table with information about the number of individuals who had drugs prescribed and dispensed from pharmacies in Norway during the last five years. Statistics Updated 30.08.2016 Norwegian Prescription Database 2010-2014 The report has a chapter about antibiotic use. Article Updated 07.06.2016 Wholesaler-based drug statistics Wholesaler-based drug statistics cover all sales of drugs from wholesalers to pharmacies, hospitals/nursing homes and non-pharmacy outlets with permission to sell drugs. Public Health Report Updated 23.06.2017 Antibiotic resistance in Norway Both the number of healthy people colonised with resistant bacteria, and the number of patients who have infections caused by these bacteria have increased. Public Health Report Updated 01.08.2019 Cardiovascular disease in Norway The number of new cases of myocardial infarction (heart attack) is declining, yet many people are still living with cardiovascular disease. There are also major inequalities in cardiovascular health. Show more Articles Public Health Report Updated 23.06.2017 Antibiotic resistance in Norway Both the number of healthy people colonised with resistant bacteria, and the number of patients who have infections caused by these bacteria have increased. Public Health Report Updated 18.04.2016 Asthma and allergy in Norway Asthma and allergies are a frequent cause of ailments in children and adolescents in industrialised countries. Public Health Report Updated 01.08.2019 Cardiovascular disease in Norway The number of new cases of myocardial infarction (heart attack) is declining, yet many people are still living with cardiovascular disease. There are also major inequalities in cardiovascular health. Fact sheet Updated 08.03.2019 Induced abortion in Norway – fact sheet Abortions in Norway have been at a historically low level for some years now since the Registry of Pregnancy Termination was established in 1979, and the trend is still declining. Public Health Report Updated 03.11.2017 Overweight and obesity in Norway Approximately 1 in 4 middle-aged men and 1 in 5 women have obesity with a BMI of 30 kg / m2 or higher in Norway. Among children, the proportion with overweight and obesity appears to have stabilised. Article Updated 07.06.2016 Wholesaler-based drug statistics Wholesaler-based drug statistics cover all sales of drugs from wholesalers to pharmacies, hospitals/nursing homes and non-pharmacy outlets with permission to sell drugs. Show more Related topics: Report Public Health Report The Public Health Report presents knowledge and statistics about health status in Norway. The chapters are regularly updated. Theme Norwegian Syndromic Surveillance System (NorSySS) Surveillance of infectious diseases based on consultations with general practitioners and out-of-hours primary care facilities
