The Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Our goal is to improve public health through promotion of good health and prevention of disease. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is a national centre of excellence in the areas of epidemiology, mental health, control of infectious diseases, environmental medicine, forensic toxicology and drug abuse. Our vision: A healthier society. Our motto: Knowledge for better public health.
Infants born with serious congenital heart defects have an increased risk of irritability, intense crying, and being more difficult to calm than healthy children. These children often display developmental delays more frequently, e.g., in rolling from back to stomach, gripping toys, responding to smiles and reacting to their name. This is shown in new research from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
Read more [28.05.2010]
Chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and mental health problems, have become the major challenge for public health in Norway today. However, even though more people must live with a chronic disease, the Norwegian population has never been as healthy.
Read more [18.05.2010]
International meeting in Oslo
In August 2010, researchers and experts on drugs, alcohol and medicines will take part in the T2010 conference, the tri-annual meeting of the International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (ICADTS). This year’s meeting is being hosted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
Read more [05.05.2010]
New research
If your mother suffered from very severe morning sickness in one or several of her pregnancies, you are three times more likely to do so, according to research by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, published on bmj.com. This is one of the first studies to investigate the recurrence of very severe morning sickness across generations.
Read more [30.04.2010]
New research
The relative importance of genetic factors in tinnitus is low, according to new research from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. This is the first large population-based study to measure the heritability of tinnitus.
Read more [20.04.2010]
A cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland is causing problems for air traffic in Norway. Health risk in Norway is considered to be small, because the concentration of polluting particles at ground level appears to be low.
Read more [15.04.2010]
This spring, pregnant women in Bergen and Oslo will be invited to take part in the Norwegian Influenza Study (NorFlu). The aim is to find out how influenza in pregnancy affects maternal health and childhood development. NorFlu will also study any implications of vaccination during pregnancy.
Read more [23.03.2010]
A large increase in sales of agents used in sea lice infestations was seen in 2009. There was also a smaller increase in the use of antibacterials and anaesthetics for fish. Sales of anthelmintics and fungicides were lower than in 2008. Increasing resistance to sea lice treatment has led to the reintroduction of many older drugs that have not been used for many years.
Read more [16.03.2010]
In November 2009, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health reported the finding of a specific mutation in virus from three pandemic influenza patients with fatal or severe disease. The mutation was not found in the 70 viruses from mild cases that had been analysed at the time. The World Health Organization was notified of the finding. Subsequent to these initial findings, the investigation has continued and expanded analysis of viruses from 266 patients has now (March 4, 2010) been published as a Rapid Communication in the journal Eurosurveillance.
Read more [05.03.2010, Oppdatert 05.03.2010, 12:46]
This four day intensive course is designed for professionals actively involved in biobanking who want to learn more about the ethical, legal and societal implications of the translation of epidemiological results from genetic and genomic research to clinical practice.
Read more [03.03.2010]
