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August 16, 2025Scandinavian Journal of Public Health

Trends in health behaviour indicators between 1987 and 2023 among adults in the general population in Denmark

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HJHeidi Amalie Rosendahl JensenMDMichael DavidsenMEMarie Eliasen

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Analysis highlights changes in health behaviours such as smoking and obesity among adults, suggesting new prevention strategies for policymakers.

Key Points

  • The prevalence of daily smoking decreased from 44% to 12% over the study period, indicating successful public health interventions.
  • Obesity rates increased significantly from 6% to 19%, pointing to a growing health issue that requires immediate attention.
  • Data collection utilized health surveys including face-to-face interviews and questionnaires across multiple waves from 1987 to 2023.
  • Policymakers are encouraged to develop strategies to support positive health trends and mitigate rising risks.

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Jensen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2b68cf1dd9ea359e4f0fhttps://doi.org/10.1177/14034948251365023
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