Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Mykletun, Arnstein"
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A population based validation study of self-reported pensions and benefits: the Nord-Trøndelag health study (HUNT)
Myrtveit, Solbjørg Makalani; Steinsland Ariansen, Anja Maria; Wilhelmsen, Ingvard; Krokstad, Steinar; Mykletun, Arnstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Measures of disability pensions, sickness certification and long-term health related benefits are often self-reported in epidemiological studies. Few studies have examined these measures, and the validity is yet to ... -
Age-specific prevalence of the metabolic syndrome defined by the international diabetes federation and the National Cholesterol Education Program: The Norwegian HUNT 2 study
Hildrum, Bjørn; Mykletun, Arnstein; Hole, Torstein; Midthjell, Kristian; Dahl, Alv Andreas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007)Background The 2005 International Diabetes Federation (IDF) definition of the metabolic syndrome was designed to be useful worldwide, but to date few prevalence studies have used that definition in European populations. ... -
Changes in BMI-distribution from 1966-69 to 1995-97 in adolescents. The Young-HUNT study, Norway
Bjørnelv, Sigrid; Lydersen, Stian; Mykletun, Arnstein; Holmen, Turid Lingaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007)Background: The aim of this study was to explore changes in the BMI-distribution over time among Norwegian adolescents. Methods: Height and weight were measured in standardised ways and BMI computed in 6774 adolescents ... -
Factors accounting for the association between anxiety and depression, and eczema: the Hordaland health study (HUSK)
Klokk, Marianne; Gøtestam, K Gunnar; Mykletun, Arnstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)Background: The association between anxiety and depression, and eczema is well known in the literature, but factors underlying this association remain unclear. Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids and female gender have been ... -
Somatic symptoms beyond those generally associated with a whiplash injury are increased in self-reported chronic whiplash. A population-based cross sectional study: the Hordaland Health Study (HUSK)
Myrtveit, Solbjørg Makalani; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Wenzel, Hanne Gro; Mykletun, Arnstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background: Chronic whiplash leads to considerable patient suffering and substantial societal costs. There are two competing hypothesis on the etiology of chronic whiplash. The traditional organic hypothesis considers ...