Projects
Here is an overview of projects at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. You can sort or search among ongoing or concluded projects.
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- Social contact and vaccine coverage survey, Norway 2016
Social contact and vaccine coverage survey, Norway 2016
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In this study, we determine the vaccination coverage of several vaccines in the Norwegian population and to identify social contact patterns - who meets who. - The epidemiology of prescription drug use.
The epidemiology of prescription drug use.
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The aim of the project is to explore the possible causes for the high incidence of hip fractures in Norway. - Antioxidants and the development of leukemia in children
Antioxidants and the development of leukemia in children
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The project aims to investigate whether maternal antioxidant status, with a specific focus on selenium, during pregnancy is associated with the risk of later development of childhood leukemia. - Plasma concentrations of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in pregnant women and the association with child's prenatal and postnatal growth.
Plasma concentrations of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in pregnant women and the association with child's prenatal and postnatal growth.
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We will investigate how exposure to PFAS during pregnancy can affect fetal growth within a large meta-analysis of European birth cohorts. - Determinants of hypertension following pregnancy
Determinants of hypertension following pregnancy
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The project will contribute to our understanding of the life-course epidemiology of cardiovascular disease in women and guide in the development of relevant intervention strategies. - TB cluster study, Sidama, Ethiopia: A population-based prospective cohort study
TB cluster study, Sidama, Ethiopia: A population-based prospective cohort study
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This population-based prospective cohort study includes house-to-house active case finding (three visits) in Dale District in Sidama Zone (53 000 households). - Health Gap: Health, maturity, and gender gap in education
Health Gap: Health, maturity, and gender gap in education
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The project aims to understand the health consequences of gender differences in school performance and examine whether they are explained by differences in timing of physical maturity. - Centre for Fertility and Health
Centre for Fertility and Health
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- Mapping of exposure to unwanted substances
Mapping of exposure to unwanted substances
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The NIPH has established the Environmental Biobank where we collect blood and urine samples from people living in Norway. - Advanced platform for chemical analyses
Advanced platform for chemical analyses
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An important task in PARC is to monitor the European population's exposure to unwanted substances. - Relationship between exposure and health outcomes
Relationship between exposure and health outcomes
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At PARC, we are investigating the association between chemical concentrations measured in humans and their various health effects. - Seroprevalence of pertussis and other vaccine preventable diseases in Norway
Seroprevalence of pertussis and other vaccine preventable diseases in Norway
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We will carry out a seroepidemiological study in the Norwegian population to map the immune status against Bordetella pertussis in the population. - Screening tools for language development in children 0-5 years: Protocol for scoping
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Screening tools for language development in children 0-5 years: Protocol for scoping review
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The Norwegian Directorate of Health has requested NIPH to conduct a scoping review on screening tools that are intended to detect deviations from normal language development in children aged 0-5 years and summarize their characteristics and measurement properties. - ART - Assisted Conceptions - Pregnancy and childhood outcomes
ART - Assisted Conceptions - Pregnancy and childhood outcomes
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In this project we combine Norwegian registry data and questionnaire data from the MoBa cohort study to investigate causes and consequences of subfertility and assisted conception. - The Norwegian VRE study
The Norwegian VRE study
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This study aims to learn more about the spread of antimicrobial resistance in enterococci, identify new targets for antimicrobial treatment and containment of infections. - Evaluation of OpenAlex - Protocol
Evaluation of OpenAlex - Protocol
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We will investigate whether using Open-Alex rather than traditional search sources gives a more efficient search process for evidence syntheses without reducing the sensitivity and quality. - Analysis of miRNA and DNA methylation stautus in ADHD triads
Analysis of miRNA and DNA methylation stautus in ADHD triads
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This project will investigate whether epigenetic status at birth is important for neurodevelopmental disorders appearing in childhood and persisting into adulthood. - Reproduction of socioeconomic differences and mental health across generations (REMENTA)
Reproduction of socioeconomic differences and mental health across generations (REMENTA)
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Our aim is to understand the role of mental health in the reproduction of socioeconomic differences. - Prenatal exposure to toxicants and childhood neurodevelopmental disorders and cognitive functions (NeuroTox)
Prenatal exposure to toxicants and childhood neurodevelopmental disorders and cognitive functions (NeuroTox)
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Do maternal blood levels of perfluoroalkyl substances and different metals (e.g. mercury, lead, and arsenic) during pregnancy have negative effects on neurodevelopment in children? - Lost in Transition? Uncovering Social and Health Consequences of Sub-Optimal Transitions in the Education System
Lost in Transition? Uncovering Social and Health Consequences of Sub-Optimal Transitions in the Education System
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This project aims to understand the effects of transitions in the educational system on later labour market participation, family formation and health. - Immune cell profiles in patients with unknown mechanism of allergic reactions to food
Immune cell profiles in patients with unknown mechanism of allergic reactions to food
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This project will identify the characteristic immune cell profiles for two patient groups with allergic reactions with or without specific IgE in serum, also compared with healthy controls. - Evaluation of free school fruit on childhood growth and obesity: a natural experiment
Evaluation of free school fruit on childhood growth and obesity: a natural experiment
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This project will examine to which extent free fruit in schools may influence weight development in schoolchildren. - The Epilepsy in Young Children (EPYC) Study
The Epilepsy in Young Children (EPYC) Study
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The goal is to identify and clinically characterize children with epilepsy within the MoBa cohort and to subsequently study the causes of epilepsy. - Understanding the link between air pollution and distribution of related health impacts and welfare in the Nordic countries - NordicWelfAir
Understanding the link between air pollution and distribution of related health impacts and welfare in the Nordic countries - NordicWelfAir
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This project will investigate the relationships between air pollution and health in the Nordic countries. - Children and young people's opinions on topics in the proposal for a new Children's Act: Protocol for scoping review
Children and young people's opinions on topics in the proposal for a new Children's Act: Protocol for scoping review
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We aim to map existing research on children's opinions about the topics outlined in the proposal for a new Children's Act in Norway and what this research shows.