Institutt for samfunnsmedisin: Recent submissions
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Trends in obesity among Norwegian children from 1970-2012, presentation of possible measures to reduce this public health problem = Utvikling i overvekt blant norske barn i perioden mellom 1970-2012, og presentasjon av tiltak som kan benyttes for å redusere dette folkehelseproblemet
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-04-27)Abstract: Background: Obesity is defined as BMI over 25. There is evidence of an increasing incidence of obesity among Norwegian children, and various studies show that between 15 to 20% are in the category of overweight. Purpose: Finding Norwegian children's weight trends in the period 1970 - 2012, and figure out which methods are the best suited to the prevention and weight loss among ... -
Health care utilization among elderly according to body mass index and risk of malnutrition
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-04-27)Background: Malnutrition is prevalent among elderly, and this trend is projected to continue due increased life expectancy and more so, malnutrition has been attributed to morbidity and mortality. Further, investigations reveal that malnutrition is associated with prolonged hospital stay, use of emergency services and long term care services. The association between health care utilization and ... -
General Practitioners’ Decisions to Refer Patients to Secondary Care – Referral Rates, Reasons for Referral and Expected Medical Benefit of the Referrals
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2015-04-09)Summary Background The referral rates of general practitioners (GPs) are an important determinant of secondary care utilisation. The considerable variation in these rates between GPs cannot be explained by patient morbidity alone. Other factors, like health care organisation, GP characteristics and patient preference play an important role, but the extent of their mutual contributions is not ... -
Pulse oximetry in an adult population: Predictors of low oxygen saturation and associations with mortality; The Tromsø Study
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2015-03-19)Pulsoksymetri er en enkel undersøkelsesmetode for å beregne metningen av oksygen (O2) i arterielt blod (SpO2). Lave verdier kan være indikasjon på hjerte- og/eller lungesykdom. Ingen befolkningsundersøkelser har tidligere sett på oksygenmetning i en voksen befolkning. Avhandlingen er basert på de to befolkningsundersøkelsene, Tromsø 5 (2001/2002) og Tromsø 6 (2007/2008). I disse ble det gjort ... -
Risk of malnutrition and zinc deficiency in community-living elderly men and women: the Tromsø Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014-11-06) -
The use of self-administered questionaires about food habits.
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 1988) -
Diagnosis of pneumonia in adults in general practice.
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 1992) -
Aspects of breast cervical cancer screening
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 1992)The purpose of the thesis was to investigate aspects of breast cancer screening such as the feasibility, non-attendance and adverse effects of a general mammography screening program. A second objective was to examine whether risk factors for cervical neoplasia could be identified for potential utilization in a selective screening program for cervical cancer. -
Headache and neck or shoulderpain. An analysis of musculoskeletal problems in three comprehensive population studies in Northern Norway.
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 1992) -
The Tromsø Heart study. Population studies of coronary risk factors with special emphasis on high density lipoprotein and the family occurrence of myocardial infarction.
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 1979) -
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide and its relation to exercise, asthma and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in a subarctic childhood population. A study of asthma and allergy among schoolchildren in Nordland County.
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2014-11-07)Astma og allergisk øye- og nesekatarr (rhinokonjunktivitt, AR) er de vanligste kroniske sykdommene blant barn i den vestlige verden. I de siste tiårene har prevalensen (forekomsten) av sykdommene økt betydelig, men i enkelte Europeiske land rapporteres det om en utflating i prevalensen av astma. I klinisk praksis brukes laboratorietester til å understøtte diagnosene astma og AR. Analyser av biologiske ... -
Utdrag av medisinalberetninger fra Sulitjelma 1891-1990
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 1993) -
Til Anders Forsdahls 60 årsdag
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 1990) -
Balsfjordsystemet. EDB-basert journal, arkiv og statistikksystem for primærhelsetjenesten
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 1984) -
Bidrag til belysning av medisinske og sosiale forhold i Finnmark Fylke, med særlig vekt på forholdene blant finskættede i Sør-Varanger kommune.
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 1976) -
Hjerte-karundersøkelsene i Finnmark 1974-2000. Resultater fra undersøkelsene
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Dialog og refleksjon. Festskrift til Tom Andersens 60 års dag
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Serum gamma-glutamyltransferase: Determinants and diagnostic Characteristicsin relation to interventionon risk drinkers
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 1992) -
Helhetsforståelse og kommunikasjon. Filosofi for klinikere
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Survival pattern and determinants of survival in adult HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral treatment in Far-western Development Region, Nepal
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-12-31)Objective: This study explores the survival pattern and its determinants among adult HIV-infected patients on ART. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 1024 (51.2% were men) HIV-infected patients aged ≥15 years who started ART between May 15, 2006 and May 15, 2011 in 5 ART centres in Nepal. Follow-up time was calculated from the date of ART initiation to date of death or censoring ...