Rossen tjïelte – Røros municipality
Report from SAMINOR 3, 2023–2026
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public health, population survey, Sami health, Kven health, SAMINOR, SAMINOR 3Abstract
This report presents the results of the SAMINOR 3 survey on health and living conditions, conducted in Rossen Tjïelte (Røros Municipality) during the periods of October 24–November 7, 2023, and February 6–16, 2024. Due to a delay of three weeks, the data collection period was split in two. In Røros Municipality, 2,922 residents were invited to participate; of these, 51 percent were women and 49 percent were men. The questionnaire was completed by 1,300 people, and 1,151 residents underwent clinical examinations.
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