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7 000 000 treatments in Norwegian hospitals
In 2016, fewer than 2 million patients received more than 7 million treatments in Norwegian hospitals. Out-patient consultation is the most commonly used form of treatment.
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Fewer people smoke, but more women use snuff
There are fewer people smoking daily today compared to 10 years ago, but the use of snuff has increased in recent years – particularly among younger women. One out of six women aged 16-34 years used snuff daily in 2016, and use among young women i...
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Manual for the DHIS2 quality tool
Documents 2017/04
A Health Management Information System (HMIS) is important for a country’s capacity to monitor health, and for evaluating and improving the delivery of health-care services and programs.
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Improving health data quality
Documents 2017/05
The report focuses on which measures that should be put in place to improve data quality. Suggested improvements are based on lessons learnt in Malawi which also have validity beyond the national experience.
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The health management Information system in Malawi
Documents 2017/03
Statistics Norway (SN) contributes to improvement of statistical systems in many developing countries. This report is based on Statistics Norway cooperation with the Malawian authorities on development of health statistics.
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Daytime activity programmes in care services
Reports 2016/43
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Disabled people on the labour market in Norway and Sweden in 2015
Reports 2016/42
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Disabled people on the labour market in 2016
Reports 2016/33
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Three times as many sick days among obese Norwegians
Obese Norwegians aged 50-59 report more sick days, and are less employed than their peers.
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Dental health among adults in Sweden and Norway
Reports 2016/28
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Nursing and care services 2015
Reports 2016/26
The number of users of nursing and care services increased by about 11 per cent in the period 2007-2015. In the same period, there has been an increase in the proportion of both male and young users.
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Middle-aged perform most unpaid welfare work
One in six people regularly provide unpaid care to elderly, sick or disabled persons. The highest percentage giving such care is found in the age group 45-66 years, and most often they help their own parents.
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Elderly and single have less social contact
Most Norwegians have a close confidant and at least two persons they can rely on if they experience personal problems, but the elderly and single persons more often lack such close relationships.
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People in Oslo are healthiest in Norway
The decrease in daily smoking is one example of improved health behaviour. However, other lifestyle habits are changing at a slower pace. Weight (BMI) is increasing at a country level. For example, fewer people suffer from being overweight and obe...
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Demand for labour and residental care in the long term care sector towards 2060
Reports 2016/20
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