Norway

In Norway, the organizational structure of the health care system is built on the principle of equal access to services: all inhabitants should have the same opportunities to access health services, regardless of social or economic status and geographic location. An updated policy to reduce children’s exposure to advertising practices relating to unhealthy foods has been developed by the Norwegian Government and is now subject to public consultation.

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Making diets environmentally friendly: Nordic countries lead the way

People need to know how to eat healthily, but also how to make their diets more climate-friendly. For the first time ever, this important idea will be reflected in the new Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR) for 2022.

Ministry of health

Ministry of Health and Care Services
Teatergata 9
Postboks 8011 Dep
Oslo 0030
http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/hod.html?id=421

Norway: partners in global health

Driving progress towards health and well-being for all

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Physicians per 100000 (as of 2011).


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