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Health literacy in the Nordic countries

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Indicators for health inequality in the Nordic countries

WEBSelf-assessed health (ages 25–64 years) Definition: Proportion of people who perceive their health as good or very good (25–64 years), according to education. Dimension of …

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Health literacy in the Nordic countries

WEBRefugees are a heterogeneous group with individuals from different countries with various backgrounds and previous experiences, but there are some health problems – such as …

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Health literacy in the Nordic countries – Not only a

WEBMany determinants help to define our health. One of these is health literacy, which also serves as a mediating and moderating factor of health. All in all, health …

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Health literacy in the Nordic region

WEBLocated in the community of western Aarhus, LIVE has more than 15 local organisations involved in the project. Through group-based modelling, the organisations have mapped …

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Health literacy in the Nordic countries

WEBFurthermore, different approaches and efforts are needed to meet the needs and skills of people at each level of health literacy. This applies, for example, to adapted information …

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Policies to address the social determinants of health in the

WEBIn our new study we focus on the explicit policies to reduce social inequalities in health, and how national policies are developed to meet these challenges. Even …

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Health literacy – a tool for health promotion NVC

WEBThe report Health literacy in the Nordic countries – Not only a determinant of health, but also a tool for health promotion was published in June 2022, in collaboration …

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Policy briefs to increase equality in health NVC

WEB25 Nov 2019 This report contains three policy briefs on interventions that aim to increase equality in health. The policy briefs highlights supporting school completion, …

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Health literacy in the Nordic countries

WEBIt is important to start promoting personal health literacy early in life, where the education system can play a focal role in teaching and strengthening the personal skills and …

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Public health NVC

WEBPublic health includes all aspects of health: physical, mental and social. We are working to improve the conditions for people to be able to live the healthiest life possible, …

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New light on the Nordic paradox NVC

WEBNew light on the Nordic paradox. Public health. 30 Nov 2017. The Nordic welfare model is strongly connected to the concept of equality. The fact that inequalities in health are …

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Indicators for health inequality in the Nordic countries NVC

WEB10 May 2019 Social inequalities in health in the Nordic countries persist and may even be growing. Our new report identifies a list of indicators that can be used to monitor and …

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Mental health among youth in Finland NVC

WEBThe project Youth in the Nordic Region focuses on young persons who suffer from or are at risk of suffering from mental illness, as well as their situation at school and …

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Active and Healthy Ageing: Heterogenous perspectives and …

WEB7 Jun 2022 The aim of this report is to emphasise why there is a need for a more heterogenous perspective on active and healthy ageing. A range of relevant indicators …

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Policies to address the social determinants of health in the

WEBPreface The project Nordic National Policies to Increase Equity in Health was a sub-project under the larger project Equal Health - Prerequisites at

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Active and healthy ageing in the Nordic region NVC

WEBOur project is intended to promote active and healthy ageing and a positive view of senior citizens. The elderly should be afforded equal opportunities to enjoy good health and …

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Adolescent Health in the Nordic Region Health promotion in …

WEBContent Preface 03 What is the current state of mental health and well-being among adolescents? Mental health trends and the role of the school 08 How can we work with …

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Mental health among youth in Sweden NVC

WEBThe project Youth in the Nordic Region focuses on young persons who suffer from or are at risk of suffering from mental illness, as well as their situation at school and …

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one of the biggest threats to public health in the Nordic region

WEBPublic health. 13 Mar 2018. Every year around 50,000 people die from tobacco-related illnesses in the Nordic region. Measured in terms of morbidity and mortality, smoking is …

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In Focus – Mental Health among Young People NVC

WEBThe growing level of mental ill health among young people is one of the greatest challenges facing public health in our Nordic societies. In this publication, we …

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