Content of the Norwegian Counties Public Health Surveys
The data collected in NCPHS concern health, well-being, and other factors relevant to public health. The questionnaire is based on the Norwegian Public Health Act, which outlines the topics relevant for planning public health practices at county and municipality level. However, not all topics are necessarily included in every survey:
- Living conditions and upbringing: including economic conditions, housing, employment and education, and social support
- Physical, biological, chemical, and social environment: including local environment and noise disturbances
- Injuries and accidents
- Health-related behaviors: physical activity, nutrition, tobacco and substance use
- Health status: general health, dental health, illness, and mental health issues
Variables
Applications for data from NCPHS must include a list of the requested variables. This is done by selecting the variables deemed necessary for the project from the variable lists available here:
NCPHS Variable Lists (only in Norwegian)
Some of the variables are color-coded based on factors such as level of detail or sensitivity. For more information about the meaning of the color codes, see the "Color Codes" tab included in each variable list. In addition to this general classification, the availability of variables and variable groups will be assessed holistically and adapted to the purpose and scope of the project—for example, whether data is requested from one or multiple counties.
Access to Data
You can apply for access to information from the study by using the application form for personally identifiable data at helsedata.no.
NIPH is the data holder and processes all applications. We recommend contacting NCPHS before starting the application process.
Application Requirements
The types of approvals required depend on the nature of the data requested, the intended use, and how the data will be processed. Further guidance on the application process and requirements is available here.
To gain access to data, the conditions for processing personal data as outlined in the Regulations on Population-Based Health Surveys (available at lovdata.no) must be met.
Legal Basis
NCPHS is established under the legal authority of the Public Health Act § 25, in accordance with the Regulations on Public Health Overview § 7.
NIPH serves as both the data holder and data processor.
Prices for access to data
Multiple parties are involved in the process of granting access to health data, which means you may receive invoices from more than one source.
Helsedataservice charges a fee for the management of applications submitted via helsedata.no, while the data holders charge for application processing, data preparation and making the data material available. Helsedataservice and the data holders will issue separate invoices.
See prices for case processing at Helsedataservice.
See more information about prices for access to data and biological material managed by the National Institute of Public Health (fhi.no).