Kommunetilpasset forebygging og behandling – overvekt og fedme blant bygdebarn (KOMPASS)

Research indicates that upbringing in rural areas is a risk factor for obesity. However, little is known about precisely what it is about a rural upbringing that poses this risk.

Foto: Colourbox
Foto: Colourbox

In this project we will

1) build knowledge about why upbringing in rural areas is a risk factor for obesity

2) identify how the Public Health Act and its actors can take preventive measures to reduce this risk

3) suggest mitigating measures that will contribute to a lasting lifestyle change for those with an obesity issue

4) investigate the potential for new rural activities for treating obesity (eg. “green care”, rural lifestyle advisers).

Project details

Project number

6386.00

Project period

17/01/2018 - 31/12/2020

Collaboration partners

Regional senter for fedmeforskning og innovasjon (ObeCE), St. Olavs Hospital

Studio Apertura, NTNU Samfunnsforskning

Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, , NTNU

Department of Teacher Education, NTNU

Trøndelag county council

Frøya municipality

Nye Namsos municipality

Financing

Regional senter for fedmeforskning og innovasjon (ObeCE), Trøndelag county council, Frøya municipality, Nye Namsos municipality

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