Projects

Longitudinal analyses of functional ageing (LONGFUNC)

The world population is ageing rapidly, but are older people of today in better health and function than the preceding generations?

Management by objectives in police work on crime-prevention

A systematic mapping review of research of management by objectives on crime-preventing interventions targeting sexual offending and radicalisation among youth.

Maternal and infant immunity against vaccine preventable diseases in Norway, The MINI-Nor-study

Maternal anxiety/depression and diet in pregnancy and child outcomes: Gene haplotype associations in parent-child-trios

The purpose of this project is to investigate the relationship between genetic variants, environmental exposure in pregnancy and psychological difficulties in children.

Maternal dietary selenium intake and selenium status during pregnancy in relation to pregnancy outcomes, neonatal outcomes and child health

The aim of this project is to study the impact of maternal prenatal selenium intake, selenium status and genetics on pregnancy and neonatal outcome, and childhood development.

Maternal probiotic intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding complications

This project will study the association of dietary intake of probiotics during pregnancy and breastfeeding complications.

Mental health disorders among minority women: risk factors and consequences from a life-course perspective

The project will determine the extent of mental health service use among minority women over time and identify the causes and consequences of mental health disorders over the life-course.

Method Development (project description)

Purpose: Supportive research and development for the national user experience studies.

Methodological issues in economic evaluations

The aim of this project is to contribute with updated knowledge on relevant methodological developments within the field of economic evaluations and the use of alternative methods in applied studies.

MIDIA (Environmental causes of type 1 diabetes)

The aim of the MIDIA project is to identify environmental causes of type 1 diabetes with a view to prevent the disease.

Mild- to moderate iodine deficiency in pregnancy and early age and risk of impaired neuropsychological development

This project will explore the associations between maternal iodine intake in pregnancy from food and supplements and markers of child brain development in The Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study.

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) for individuals with open-angle glaucoma. A health technology assessment

We will assess the relative effect, safety, and cost-effectiveness of the method(s) for treatment of individuals with open-angle glaucoma.

MoBa Psychiatric Genetics. Identifying the missing heritability of psychiatric disorders combining hospital and population samples and leveraging novel analytical tools

The project will study large cohorts and clinical materials to identify genetic risk factors and environmental factors across different psychiatric disorders.

Monitoring tobacco habits and consumption

Monitoring the smoking habits of the population on a yearly basis using detailed information obtained by the Directorate of Health's tobacco surveys which began in 1973.

Monitoring Young Lifestyles (MyLife): A prospective mixed-method study of youth and substance use in Norway

MyLife is a large-scale longitudinal investigation of substance use among youth in Norway.

Mortality and morbidity effects of long-term exposure to low-level PM2.5, Black Carbon, NO2 and O3: an analysis of European cohorts (4954-RFA14-3/16-5)

This project will address health effects at low air pollution levels.

Multisystemic interventions for children and youth with conduct problems

The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs commissioned a systematic review on the effects of multisystemic interventions for children with behavioral problems.

National surveillance of the HPV vaccination programme (project description)

When the vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) was introduced in 2009/2010, a surveillance programme was established to monitor its efficacy, unwanted effects and vaccination coverage.

National survey of user experiences with private and public rehabilitation institutions

The Norwegian Directorate of Health has given the Norwegian Institute of Public Health the task to plan and carry out a national survey of user experiences.

Negative consequences of others’ use of alcohol

The project focuses on four types of negative consequence which can often affect others both in the form of human suffering and of economic cost.