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.
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
Publications
- Article
2023
- Report
2022
- Article
2021
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