Population based study of health and living conditions in areas with both Sámi and Norwegian populations--the SAMINOR study.

Objectives: The overall aim of the SAMINOR project was to study health and diseases in relation to living conditions among the Sámi population and to compare these with the Norwegian population in the same area. This article provides an overview of the background of the study and a description of the methods employed for the data collection. We give sample characteristics and elaborate on different definitions of ethnicity.

Risk factors associated with body mass index increase in men at 28 years follow-up.

Background: Several studies have reported a general increase in body mass index (BMI).

Aim: To identify factors influencing BMI changes at 28 years follow-up.

Design: Prospective screening study.

[Is a healthy lifestyle worthwhile?].

Background: The men invited to participate in the Oslo Study in 1972/3 were invited again to participate in the Oslo II study in 2000. We examined whether self-reported lifestyle habits were associated with biological markers, a range of symptoms and several illnesses in 2000.

Material And Methods: In addition to data from Oslo II, were data from those men of the Oslo-cohort who participated in 5 other studies between 1998 and 2001.

[Changes in cardiovascular risk factors among men in Oslo during 28 years].

Background: The aim of the study was to measure changes in known risk factors for cardiovascular disease among men over a period of 28 years.

Material And Methods: The present cohort study comprises a selection of men previously included in the Oslo-study of 1972/73. The men selected, were either followed-up in the Oslo II study (n = 5,323), or were included in five other studies in the period 1996-2001 (n = 1,834).

Promoting physical activity in a multi-ethnic district - methods and baseline results of a pseudo-experimental intervention study.

Background And Design: A combined community and high-risk intervention study of three years duration started in one district in Oslo after a baseline health survey in two multi-ethnic and low socio-economic status (SES) districts, using a pseudo-experimental design with an age-matched sample from the other district as controls. The intervention focused on promoting physical activity to reduce the burden of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Methods: A total of 6140 subjects were invited to participate (age group: 31-67).