Scandinavian journal of public health
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Scand J Public Health · May 2020
The Norwegian Armed Forces Health Registry conscription board health examinations 1968-2018.
Aim: The aim of the study is to encourage further research initiatives and collaborations based on Norwegian Armed Forces Health Registry (NAFHR) data by presenting basic information on the data contained therein. Methods: We describe how conscription board health examinations (CBHEs) are carried out, how results are recorded in the NAFHR, and the completeness of NAFHR data that are electronically available for research purposes. Results: In December 2018, the NAFHR contained data on nearly 1.5 million Norwegian citizens (95% men) who attended CBHE in 1968-2018 at the age of 17-19 years. ⋯ Unique, national personal identification numbers may be used to link the NAFHR to other health registries or data sources for public health research. Conclusions: The NAFHR contains CBHE data on the majority of Norwegian men and a substantial number of women born since 1950. NAFHR data represent a valuable resource for research collaborations.