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Handling nutritional advice in general practice in Norway

S Z Bratland1

  • 1Department of Public Health Sandviken, Bergen-Sandviken, Norway. sbratlan@sn.no

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

General practitioners in Norway play a key role in patient lifestyle counseling. Their involvement in nutrition education and health screening contributes to declining cholesterol levels and coronary artery disease mortality.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • General practitioners (GPs) in Norway are integral to patient lifestyle modification.
  • Family medicine recognized since 1985, with nutrition integrated into medical education.
  • Norwegian GPs receive health screening data (blood pressure, lipids, smoking).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of Norwegian General Practitioners in public health and lifestyle interventions.
  • To examine the integration of nutrition in medical education and practice.
  • To assess the impact of GP involvement on national health indicators like cholesterol levels and coronary artery disease.

Main Methods:

  • Review of continuing medical education content on nutrition.
  • Analysis of health education materials for Norwegian general practice.
  • Examination of data from the National Health Screening Service.
  • Involvement in developing national cholesterol guidelines and quality indicator projects (SATS).

Main Results:

  • Serum cholesterol concentrations and coronary artery disease mortality are declining in Norway.
  • GPs have been involved in this public health achievement.
  • Earlier recommendations for cholesterol cutoffs by GPs were more conservative than expert committees.
  • GPs actively participate in developing current cholesterol guidelines and quality improvement projects.

Conclusions:

  • Norwegian GPs are pivotal in influencing patient lifestyles and contributing to improved national health outcomes.
  • Continued integration of nutrition and lifestyle counseling in general practice is essential.
  • GP involvement in guideline development and quality initiatives strengthens their public health role.

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