A5053216227- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Physical Activity and Health
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
- Music Therapy and Health
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Education, Healthcare and Sociology Research
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
2013-2024
Norwegian Medical Association
2024
Levanger Hospital
2000-2019
St Olav's University Hospital
2006-2015
Smerteklinikken
2015
Innlandet Hospital Trust
2014
Norwegian Institute of Public Health
1990-2014
Namsos Hospital
2014
Nasjonalforeningen for Folkehelsen
1994-2012
Leiden University
2006
The HUNT Study includes large total population-based cohorts from the 1980ies, covering 125 000 Norwegian participants; HUNT1 (1984-86), HUNT2 (1995-97) and HUNT3 (2006-08). study was primarily set up to address arterial hypertension, diabetes, screening of tuberculosis, quality life. However, scope has expanded over time. In latest survey a state art biobank established, with availability biomaterial for decades ahead. three population based surveys now contribute important knowledge...
ESRD incidence is much lower in Europe compared with the United States. This study investigated whether this reflects a difference prevalence of earlier stages chronic kidney disease (CKD) or other mechanisms. CKD Norway was estimated from population-based Health Survey Nord-Trondelag County (HUNT II), which included 65,181 adults 1995 through 1997 (participation rate 70.4%). Data were analyzed using same methods as two US National and Nutrition Examination Surveys 1988 1994 (n = 15,488)...
Not all obese subjects have an adverse metabolic profile predisposing them to developing type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease. The BioSHaRE-EU Healthy Obese Project aims gain insights into the consequences of (healthy) obesity using data on risk factors and phenotypes across several large-scale cohort studies. Aim this study was describe prevalence obesity, syndrome (MetS) metabolically healthy (MHO) in ten participating studies.Ten different cohorts seven countries were combined,...
To examine the prevalence of thyroid disease and dysfunction including autoimmunity in Norway.All inhabitants 20 years older (94009) Nord-Trondelag were invited to participate a health survey with questionnaire blood samples.The former diagnosed hyperthyroidism was 2.5% females 0.6% males, hypothyroidism 4.8% 0.9%, goitre 2.9% 0.4% respectively. In both sexes increased age. individuals without history median, 2.5 97.5 percentiles for TSH (mU/l) 1.80 0.49-5.70 1. 50 0.56-4.60 males. The...
Population based studies are important for prevalence, incidence and association studies, but their external validity might be threatened by decreasing participation rates. The 50 807 participants in the third survey of HUNT Study (HUNT3, 2006-08), represented 54% invited, necessitating a nonparticipation study. Questionnaire data from HUNT3 were compared with collected several sources: short questionnaire to nonparticipants, anonymous on specific diagnoses prescribed medication extracted...
<b>Objective</b> To find an effective screening strategy for detecting patients with chronic kidney disease and to describe the natural course of disease. <b>Design</b> Eight year follow-up a cross sectional health survey (the HUNT II study). <b>Setting</b> Nord-Trøndelag County, Norway <b>Participants</b> 65 604 people (70.6 % all adults aged ≥20 in county). <b>Main outcome measures</b> Incident end stage renal (ESRD) cardiovascular mortality monitored by individual linkage central...
<h3>Background</h3> Cultural participation has been used both in governmental health policies and as medical therapy, based on the assumption that cultural activities will improve health. Previous population studies a human intervention study have shown religious, social predict increased survival rate. The aim of this was to analyse association between activity perceived health, anxiety, depression satisfaction with life genders. <h3>Methods</h3> is third population-based Nord-Trøndelag...
STUDY OBJECTIVE--The aim was to validate information about diabetes mellitus collected by questionnaire in a large epidemiological survey. DESIGN--Questions on diagnosis, medical treatment for diabetes, duration, and hypertension were selected from the Nord-Trøndelag health survey questionnaires. One of municipalities validation study. SETTING--The 1984-86 addressed all inhabitants > or = 20 years age county, Norway; 76,885 (90.3%) eligible population participated answering question...
<b><i>Objective:</i></b> To examine the relation between analgesic use at baseline and subsequent risk of chronic pain (≥15 days/month) overuse. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> In total, 32, 067 adults reported analgesics in 1984 to 1986 follow-up 11 years later (1995 1997). The ratios (RR) RR overuse different diagnostic groups (i.e., migraine, nonmigrainous headache, neck pain, low-back pain) were estimated consumption baseline. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Individuals who daily or weekly showed...
Background and Purpose In Norway, as well other industrialized countries, mortality from stroke has declined over the past decades. Data on morbidity are lacking. This study was conducted to determine incidence, case fatality, risk factors of in a defined Norwegian population. Methods During period 1994 1996, population-based registry collected uniform information about all cases first-ever recurrent occurring people aged ≥15 years region Innherred central part Norway (target population 70...
How did the study come about?A number of large population-based cardiovascular surveys have been conducted in Norway since beginning 1970s.The were carried out by National Health Screening Service cooperation with universities and local health authorities.All comprised a common set questions, standardized anthropometric blood pressure measurements non-fasting samples that analysed for serum lipids at Ulleva ˚l Hospital Laboratory.These provided considerable experience conducting large-scale...
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether changes in mean BMI and the prevalence of obesity a total adult population during short (11-year) period were associated with diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This study involved cross-sectional surveys all inhabitants aged &gt; or = 20 years county Nord-Trøndelag from 1984 to 1986 (n 85,100) 1995 1997 92,434). Attendance rates 88.1 71.3%, respectively, 90.0% an additional survey people 13-19 9,593). Main outcome measures age-specific for diabetic...
Background Sedentary behaviour is a potential risk factor for chronic-ill health and mortality, that is, independent of health-enhancing physical activity. Few studies have investigated the mortality associated with multiple contexts sedentary behaviour. Objective To examine prospective associations total sitting time, TV-viewing time occupational from all causes cardiometabolic diseases. Methods Data 50 817 adults aged ≥20 years Nord-Trøndelag Health Study 3 (HUNT3) in 2006–2008 were linked...
The long-term effect of anxiety and depression on blood pressure is unclear.To examine the prospective association with change in a general population.Data 36 530 men women aged 20-78 years participating Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) Norway 1984-86 were re-examined 11 later.A high symptom level at baseline predicted low systolic (< 10th percentile) follow-up (OR=1.30, 95% CI 1.08-1.57) when those excluded. Change between was inversely associated pressure. For diastolic pressure,...
The Young-HUNT Study is the adolescent part (13–19 years) of HUNT, Nord-Trøndelag Health Study, Norway. Three cross-sectional surveys have been conducted: Young-HUNT1 (1995–97), Young-HUNT2 (2000–01) and Young-HUNT3 (2006–08). Major public health issues, including somatic mental health, quality life behaviours are covered. was performed in schools visited by trained nurses. Data collection included self-reported questionnaires, structured interviews, clinical measurements and, Young-HUNT3,...
Summary Some reports indicate that the obesity epidemic may be slowing down or halting. We followed body mass index ( BMI ) and waist circumference WC in a large adult population N orway n = 90 000) from 1984–1986 HUNT1 through 1995–1997 HUNT2 to 2006–2008 HUNT3 study whether this is occurring orway. Height weight were measured with standardized identical methods all three surveys; was also . In surveys, mean increased 25.3 26.5 27.5 kg m −2 men 25.1 26.2 26.9 women. Increase prevalence of ≥...
<h3>Background</h3> The impact of body mass index (BMI; kg/m<sup>2</sup>) and waist circumference (WC) on mortality in elderly individuals is controversial previous research has largely focused obesity. <h3>Methods</h3> With special attention to the lower BMI categories, associations between both total cause-specific were explored 7604 men 9107 women aged ≥65 years who participated Tromsø Study (1994–1995) or North-Trøndelag Health (1995–1997). A Cox proportional hazards model adjusted for...
For decades, symptoms of anxiety and depression have been included among psychological factors associated with development hypertension. Although this has questioned in recent studies, most findings based on a single assessment mental distress at baseline. We examined these associations using repeated assessments anxiety, blood pressure. Data 17,410 men women aged 20 to 67 participating the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) Norway 1984-86 were re-examined 11 22 years later. The main outcome...