Trends in symptoms of anxiety and depression among adults in Norway: Evidence from eight population-based surveys (1995-2024)
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Abstract Background Increasing symptoms of anxiety and depression among adolescents and emerging adults are well documented, while less attention has been given to how these symptoms have evolved among adults. We aim to describe the development of symptoms of anxiety and depression in the adult population in Norway over the past decades. Methods For the first time, we synthesize data from all population-based, cross-sectional surveys of symptoms of anxiety and depression among adults in Norway. Data were extracted from the Living Condition Survey (1998-2012, and 2015-2019), HUNT (1995/97-2017/19), the Tromsø Study (2001-2015/16), SAMINOR (2003/04–2012), Quality of Life Survey (2021-2024), the FHUS Agder (2019-2023), FHUS Oslo (2020-2024), and the Student’s Health and Wellbeing Study (SHoT, 2010-2022). Changes over time in symptoms were examined though sex and age stratified regression models. Results Data from the eight population-based studies, comprise 30 separate data collections including 584 173 adults aged 18-89 years between 1995 and 2024. We observe a clear increase in symptoms of anxiety and depression among young adults, especially among young women. Among individuals in midlife, findings are mixed, with most studies indicating stability or only minor fluctuations. In contrast, the symptoms of older adults appears to have remained stable or even improved. Conclusions Results show divergent trends in symptoms of anxiety and depression among adults. There has been an increase in symptoms among young adults, while symptoms remain stable or improved in old age. The results highlight the need for targeted preventive efforts among younger adults and for careful continued observation.
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- Trends in symptoms of anxiety and depression among adults in Norway: Evidence from eight population-based surveys (1995-2024)
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- 13/11/2025
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Norwegian Institute of Public Health Department of Mental Health pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisme public
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UiT The Arctic University of Norway Center for Sami Health Research pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Statistics Norway pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisme public
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology HUNT Research Centre pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Sykehuset i Vestfold pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Norwegian National Centre for Ageing and Health pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Oslo University Hospital Department of Geriatric Medicine pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Diakonhjemmet Hospital pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Vestfold Hospital Trust The Norwegian National Centre for Ageing and Health pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
Department of Mental Health — Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Center for Sami Health Research — UiT The Arctic University of Norway et Statistics Norway, avec 7 autres affiliations.
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