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[Data from 1 million swedish Health Profile Assessments (HPB) since 1988]
Björn Ekblom1, Gunnar Andersson2
1professor emeritus, GIH.
Lakartidningen
|September 9, 2022
Summary
Over one million Swedish adults completed Health Profile Assessments since 1988. Increased physical inactivity, overweight, and obesity correlate with higher severe illness rates in the working population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- The Health Profile Assessment (HPB) initiative in Sweden began in 1988.
- HPB collects data on health habits, experiences, and physiological measurements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in health behaviors and outcomes within the Swedish working population.
- To investigate the association between lifestyle factors and severe illness prevalence.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal data collection from one million Health Profile Assessments since 1988.
- Integration of HPB data with national health registers for comprehensive analysis.
- Statistical analysis of health trends and risk factor correlations.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in low physical fitness, overweight, and obesity has been observed in the Swedish working population.
- Individuals with one or more of these risk factors exhibit a higher prevalence of severe illness.
- Over 20 international research papers have been published based on HPB data since 2018.
Conclusions:
- Rising rates of physical inactivity and obesity pose a significant public health concern in Sweden.
- These lifestyle factors are strongly associated with increased risk of severe illness.
- Continued monitoring and research using the HPB database are crucial for public health interventions.
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