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Key figures for health

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Health conditions, causes of death and resources in the health service concern us all. The topic of health is the subject of much debate, and the statistics provide a basis for discussions on the state of the population’s health and living habits, spending on health and health services, as well as the capacity in the health service.

Health conditions
Unit Value Change in % previous year Change in % last 5 years Year
Life expectancy Years 81.7 0.3 1.2 2013
Deaths from heart disease Number 13 010 0.4 -11.0 2012
Deaths from cancer Number 10 800 -0.4 1.0 2012

Source: Statistics Norway

Health and living habits
Per cent Change in percentage points from previous survey Most recent survey
Percentage who consider their health to be good 76 -5 2012
Percentage who exercise at least once a week 79 6 2012
Percentage who smoke daily 15 -1.1 2013
Obesity rate (BMI > 30) 10 0 2012

Source: Statistics Norway

Spending on health
Unit Value Change in % previous year Change in % last 5 years Year
1The figures for change are given in percentage points
Total spending on health NOK million 288 283 6.8 31.7 2013
Total spending on health Per cent of GDP1 9.6 0.3 1.0 2013

Source: Statistics Norway

Activities in the health service
Unit Value Change in % previous year Change in % last 5 years Year
Bed-days in specialist health service Antall oppholdsdøgn 5 968 038 -2.6 -11.2 2013
Users of nursing and care services Number 222 908 0.1 .. 2013
GP agreements Number 4 407 2.5 10.6 2013
Check-ups in the public dental service Number 1 047 698 1.9 5.4 2013

Source: Statistics Norway

FTEs in the health service
Number Change in % previous year Change in % last 5 years Year
Specialist health service 111 842 0.4 .. 2013
Nursing and care services 132 694 1.2 12.3 2013
Municipal health services 13 551 1.7 .. 2013
Dental health service (excl. dental secretaries) 6 439 0.7 6.8 2013

Source: Statistics Norway