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Social conditions, welfare and crime: Living conditions
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Accumulation of welfare problems
Reports 2016/32
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Norwegians exercise more than before
Four out of five Norwegians exercise at least once a week. This represents an increase of nearly 20 percentage points over the past 15 years. The level of activity has increased most among the elderly.
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The economic welfare of low-income households 2016
Reports 2016/30
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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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Smaller share are victims of violence and theft
In 2015, 9.8 per cent of the population reported that they had been the victim of one or more incidents of theft, damage to property, violence or threats of violence. This share of victims, both in total and for each type of crime, is smaller than...
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Participation, support, trust and belonging
Reports 2015/51
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Student life and economic conditions
Reports 2015/50
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Prison inmates' living conditions 2014
Reports 2015/47
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The demographics and living conditions of immigrants in Groruddalen, Søndre Nordstrand, Gamle Oslo and Grünerløkka
Reports 2015/43
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High level of social participation among the employed
Among the Norwegian population working full time, five out of ten are active members in at least one organisation, compared with three out of ten of unemployed or disabled persons. The employed also have better social networks and higher inter-hum...
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Living conditions for veterans
Reports 2013/38
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The economic welfare of low-income households, 2013
Reports 2013/32
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Living conditions among youth
Statistical analyses 136
The main purpose of this publication is to provide a description of the living conditions among youth and young adults aged 16-30 years living in Norway, with particular emphasis on those who are young and marginalized
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