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Vegar Rangul

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Vegar Rangul

Associate Professor
HUNT Research Centre
Department of Public Health and Nursing
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

vegar.rangul@ntnu.no
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Ph.D. in Public Health and General Practice, behavioral epidemiology. Academic work and field of interest: Is a specialist in physical activity epidemiology and has extensive experience with the use of large epidemiological data sets to resolve issues tie into the health effects of physical activity and its interaction with general health behavior and cardiovascular disease risk in particular. Have expertise in behavioral epidemiology, measurement of physical activity and epidemiological population studies.

Competencies

  • Behavioral neuroscience
  • Epidemiological studies
  • Epidemiology
  • Lifestyle
  • Physical activity

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2026

  • Meland, Eivind; Hufthammer, Karl Ove; Mildestvedt, Thomas; Rangul, Vegar; Vie, Tina Løkke; Hetlevik, Øystein. (2026) Do divorce and widowhood increase mortality risk? A 35-year longitudinal cohort study in a Norwegian population: the HUNT study. BMJ Public Health
    Academic article
  • Behboudi Gandevani, Samira; Brustad, Ingunn Jystad; Haugan, Tommy; Rangul, Vegar; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Sivertsen, Marianne; Cook, Sarah Anne; Bidhendi-Yarandi, Razieh. (2026) Alcohol Consumption Trajectories from Early Adulthood to Adulthood and Cancer Risk in Adulthood: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention
    Academic article
  • Myrenget, Martin Elstad; Sandvik, Reidun Karin Norheim Myhre; Borchgrevink, Petter Christian; Selbæk, Geir; Småstuen, Milada; Rangul, Vegar; Håpnes, Odd Sigfast; Myskja, Audun X.; Husebø, Bettina Elisabeth Franziska; Rustøen, Tone. (2026) The effect of a music-based care intervention on neuropsychiatric symptoms: secondary analysis of a cluster-randomised controlled study in nursing home residents with dementia and pain. BMC Geriatrics
    Academic article
  • Hjort, Rebecka; Sund, Erik Reidar; Kvaløy, Kirsti; Rangul, Vegar; Langhammer, Arnulf. (2026) Body composition assessment: method comparison of DXA, InBody BIA and manual measurements. Clinical Nutrition Open Science
    Academic article

2025

  • Smevik, Hanne; Molden, Thomas Hugaas; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Moa, Pål Fossland; Sliper, Jon Olav; Kvistad, Kyrre; Karlsen, Håvard R.; Krokstad, Steinar; Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar. (2025) Folkehelse i endring. Utvalgte utviklingstrekk fra Helseundersøkelsen i Trøndelag (1984 til 2019). HUNT Forskningssenter
    Research report
  • Bian, Wenxin; Ahmadi, Matthew N.; Biswas, Raaj Kishore; Blodgett, Joanna M.; Atkin, Andrew J.; Chan, Hsiu-Wen; Cruz, Borja del Pozo; Suorsa, Kristin; Bakker, Esmée A.; Pulsford, Richard M.. (2025) Device-Measured Sleep Characteristics, Daily Step Count, and Cardiometabolic Health Markers: Findings From the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep (ProPASS) Consortium. Circulation. Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Brennsæter, Marte; Eik-Nes, Trine Tetlie; Kvaløy, Kirsti; Friis, Julie. (2025) Adolescent loneliness as a predictor of adult obesity: a longitudinal analysis from the HUNT study, Norway. BMC Public Health
    Academic article
  • Kvaløy, Kirsti; Sund, Erik Reidar; Rimehaug, Tormod; Pape, Kristine; Ingul, Jo Magne; Rangul, Vegar. (2025) Adolescents’ health and well-being into the COVID-19 pandemic: A two-wave prospective investigation– The HUNT study. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
    Academic article
  • Slapgaard, Laura Vatn; Stafne, Signe; Rangul, Vegar; Dahle, Ingrid Aanesland; Horn, Julie. (2025) Device measured physical activity before pregnancy and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in the HUNT study: a population-based cohort study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
    Academic article

2024

  • Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar; Stranden, Marit; Løkken, Bente Irene; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2024) ABC of mental health: Is leisure time engagement good for mental health?. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Conference abstract
  • Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar; Ingul, Jo Magne; Rimehaug, Tormod; Pape, Kristine; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2024) Exploring the Link Between Physical Activity, Sports Participation, and Loneliness in Adolescents Before and Into the COVID-19 Pandemic: The HUNT Study, Norway. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH)
    Academic article
  • Blodgett, Joanna M.; Ahmadi, Matthew N.; Atkin, Andrew J; Pulsford, Richard M.; Rangul, Vegar; Chastin, Sebastian; Chan, Hsiu-Wen; Suorsa, Kristin; Bakker, Esmée A.; Gupta, Nidi. (2024) Device-Measured 24-Hour Movement Behaviors and Blood Pressure: A 6-Part Compositional Individual Participant Data Analysis in the ProPASS Consortium. Circulation
    Academic article
  • Løkken, Bente Irene; Kvaløy, Kirsti; Sund, Erik Reidar; Stranden, Marit; Rangul, Vegar. (2024) Is Leisure Activity Engagement Good for Health? Prevalence in Activities and the Correlation Between Engagement and Mental Health: The Young–HUNT Study, Norway.
    Academic chapter
  • Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar; Ingul, Jo Magne; Rimehaug, Tormod; Pape, Kristine; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2024) Exploring the Link Between Physical Activity, Sports Participation, and Loneliness in Adolescents Before and Into the COVID-19 Pandemic: The HUNT Study, Norway. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH)
    Academic article
  • Myrenget, Martin Elstad; Rustøen, Tone; Myskja, Audun; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Rangul, Vegar; Håpnes, Odd Sigfast; Borchgrevink, Petter Christian; Butler, Stephen; Selbæk, Geir; Husebø, Bettina Elisabeth Franziska. (2024) Reply to Kajiwara et al. Pain
    Commentary
  • Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Langhammer, Arnulf; Ingul, Jo Magne; Pape, Kristine; Fenstad, Jørn Søberg; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2024) Cohort Profile Update: The Young-HUNT Study, Norway. International Journal of Epidemiology
    Academic article
  • Myrenget, Martin Elstad; Rustøen, Tone; Myskja, Audun X.; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Rangul, Vegar; Håpnes, Odd Sigfast; Borchgrevink, Petter Christian; Butler, Stephen; Selbæk, Geir; Husebø, Bettina Elisabeth Franziska. (2024) The effect of a music-based caregiving intervention on pain intensity in nursing home patients with dementia: a cluster-randomized controlled study. Pain
    Academic article
  • Molden, Thomas Hugaas; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Opdahl, Signe; Sliper, Jon Olav; Rangul, Vegar; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Karlsen, Håvard Rudi; Smevik, Hanne; Husøy, Sigrid. (2024) Opplevelsen av koronapandemien i Trøndelag og endringer i helse og levevaner (2019-2023). Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 14 fra HUNT4 og HUNT Covid. HUNT forskningssenter
    Research report
  • Schön, Peter; Heinen, Eva; Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar; Manum, Bendik. (2024) The impact of street network connectivity on active school travel: Norway’s HUNT study. Environment and planning. B: Urban analytics and city science
    Academic article
  • Krokstad, Morten Austheim; Sund, Erik Reidar; Rangul, Vegar; Bauman, Adrian; Olsson, Craig; Bjerkeset, Ottar. (2024) Secular trends in risk factors for adolescent anxiety and depression symptoms: the Young-HUNT studies 1995–2019, Norway. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Academic article
  • Ahmadi, Matthew N.; Blodgett, Joanna M.; Atkin, Andrew J; Chan, Hsiu-Wen; Cruz, Borja del Pozo; Suorsa, Kristin; Bakker, Esmée A.; Pulsford, Richard M.; Mielke, Gregore I; Johansson, Peter. (2024) Relationship of device-measured physical activity type and posture with cardiometabolic health markers: pooled dose–response associations from the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep Consortium. Diabetologia
    Academic article

2023

  • Blodgett, Joanna M.; Ahmadi, Matthew N.; Atkin, Andrew J.; Chastin, Sebastian; Chan, Hsiu-Wen; Suorsa, Kristin; Bakker, Esmée A.; Hettiarcachchi, Pasan; Johansson, Peter J.; Sherar, Lauren B.. (2023) Device-measured physical activity and cardiometabolic health: the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep (ProPASS) consortium. European Heart Journal
    Academic article
  • Vie, Tina Løkke; Hufthammer, Karl Ove; Rangul, Vegar; Andersen, John Roger; Meland, Eivind; Breidablik, Hans Johan. (2023) Patterns of physical activity over 34 years in a large sample of adults: The HUNT study, Norway. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic article
  • Hafskjold, Ingrid; Rangul, Vegar; Ringvoll, Hanne; Kolberg, Marit; Haug, Eirin Beate; Blomhoff, Rune; Henriksen, Hege; Horn, Julie. (2023) Postpartum Lifestyle Behaviors among Women with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Data from the HUNT Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH)
    Academic article
  • Horn, Julie; Kolberg, Marit; Rangul, Vegar; Magnussen, Elisabeth Balstad; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Henriksen, Hege Berg; Blomhoff, Rune; Seely, Ellen; Rich-Edwards, Janet. (2023) Feasibility of a Postpartum Web- and Phone-Based Lifestyle Program for Women with a History of Preeclampsia or Gestational Diabetes: A Pilot Intervention Study. Women's Health Reports
    Academic article
  • Ringvoll, Hanne; Kolberg, Marit; Rangul, Vegar; Hafskjold, Ingrid; Haug, Eirin Beate; Blomhoff, Rune; Henriksen, Hege; Horn, Julie. (2023) Postpartum lifestyle behaviour among women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus: evidence from the HUNT study. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health
    Academic article
  • Moa, Pål Fossland; Opdahl, Signe; Sliper, Jon Olav; Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Molden, Thomas Hugaas; Karlsen, Håvard Rudi; Jensberg, Heidi; Kvistad, Kyrre. (2023) Hverdagsliv og funksjon hos hjemmeboende eldre i Trøndelag i 2019: Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 12 fra HUNT4. HUNT Forskningssenter
    Research report
  • Kvistad, Kyrre; Brandkvist, Maria; Vie, Gunnhild Åberge; Moa, Pål Fossland; Opdahl, Signe; Sliper, Jon Olav; Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Molden, Thomas Hugaas. (2023) Overvekt og fedme i Trøndelag 2019: Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 11 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter
    Research report
  • Løkken, Bente Irene; Sund, Erik Reidar; Krokstad, Steinar; Bjerkeset, Ottar; Rangul, Vegar. (2023) Association between engagement in cultural activities and use of general practitioner consultations: 7-year follow-up of adults from the HUNT study, Norway. BMJ Open
    Academic article
  • Breidablik, Hans Johan; Hufthammer, Karl Ove; Rangul, Vegar; Andersen, John Roger; Meland, Eivind; Hetlevik, Øystein; Vie, Tina Løkke. (2023) Lower levels of physical activity volume are beneficial, and it’s never too late to start: Results from the HUNT Study, Norway. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic article
  • Stamatakis, Emmanuel; Ahmadi, Matthew N.; Friedenreich, Christine M.; Blodgett, Joanna M.; Koster, Annemarie; Holtermann, Andreas; Atkin, Andrew; Rangul, Vegar; Esliger, Lauren B; Teixeira-Pinto, Armando. (2023) Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity and Cancer Incidence Among Nonexercising Adults: The UK Biobank Accelerometry Study. JAMA Oncology
    Academic article
  • Pulsford, Richard M.; Brocklebank, Laura; Fenton, Sally A.M.; Bakker, E; Mielke, Gregore I.; Tsai, Li-Tang; Atkin, Andrew J.; Harvey, Danielle; Blodgett, Joanna; Ahmadi, Matthew. (2023) The impact of selected methodological factors on data collection outcomes in observational studies of device-measured physical behaviour in adults: A systematic review. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
    Academic literature review

2022

  • Kvaløy, Kirsti; Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar; Ingul, Jo Magne; Krokstad, Steinar. (2022) Mange flere unge sliter med helseplager i dag enn tidlig på 2000-tallet. Aftenposten (morgenutg. : trykt utg.)
    Commentary
  • Rangul, Vegar; Håpnes, Odd Sigfast; Molvik, Inger; Skille, Ragnhild. (2022) Musikkbasert miljøbehandling i et tverrsektorielt kompetanseutviklingsprogram i Brønnøy 2019 – 2021. Norsk Kulturskoleråd
    Research report
  • Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Langhammer, Arnulf; Rehn, Tommy Aune; Kjelvik, Grete; Grøntvedt, Trond Viggo; Sørgjerd, Elin Pettersen; Fenstad, Jørn; Heggland, Jon; Holmen, Oddgeir; Stuifbergen, Maria C. (2022) Cohort Profile Update: The HUNT Study, Norway. International Journal of Epidemiology
    Academic article
  • Krokstad, Steinar; Sund, Erik; Kvaløy, Kirsti; Rangul, Vegar; Næss, Marit. (2022) HUNT for better public health. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic article
  • Krokstad, Steinar; Weiss, Daniel Albert; Krokstad, Morten Austheim; Rangul, Vegar; Kvaløy, Kirsti; Ingul, Jo Magne; Bjerkeset, Ottar; Twenge, Jean; Sund, Erik. (2022) Divergent decennial trends in mental health according to age reveal poorer mental health for young people: Repeated cross-sectional population-based surveys from the HUNT Study, Norway. BMJ Open
    Academic article
  • Bjerkan, Marthe; Rangul, Vegar; Skjesol, Knut; Ulstad, Svein Olav. (2022) Physical Activity and Depression/Anxiety Symptoms in Adolescents - the Young-HUNT Study. Physical Activity and Health (PAAH)
    Academic article
  • Stamatakis, Emanuel; Bronwyn, Clark; Ahmadi, Matthew; Blodgett, Joanna; Granat, Malcolm H.; Donnelly, Alan; Atkin, Andrew J.; Tsai, Li-Tang; Mielke, Gregore I.; Pulsford, Richard M.. (2022) A Physical Behaviour Partnership From Heaven: The Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep Consortium and the International Society for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour. Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour (JMPB)
    Academic article

2021

  • Krokstad, Steinar; Heimburg, Dina von; Rangul, Vegar; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Opdahl, Signe; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Sund, Erik. (2021) Psykisk helse i Trøndelag 2019. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 6 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter
    Research report
  • Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar; Heimburg, Dina von; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Opdahl, Signe; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Sund, Erik. (2021) Sosiale relasjoner i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 7 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Løkken, Bente Irene; Merom, Dafna; Sund, Erik; Krokstad, Steinar; Rangul, Vegar. (2021) Association of engagement in cultural activities with cause-specific mortality determined through an eight-year follow up: The HUNT Study, Norway. PLOS ONE
    Academic article
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Rangul, Vegar; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Opdahl, Signe; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Krokstad, Steinar; Sund, Erik. (2021) Nærmiljø i Trøndelag 2019: trivsel, opplevd trygghet, tilgjengelighet til tjenester og nærmiljøressurser, og støy. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 5 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Opdahl, Signe; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar; Heimburg, Dina von; Sund, Erik. (2021) Flersykelighet og egenrapporterte sykdommer i Trøndelag 2019. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 8 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter, Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report

2020

  • Sandsund, Mariann; Midtgård, Trude Mariane; Rangul, Vegar; Haugan, Tommy. (2020) Kulturtilbud for inkludering av eldre med innvandrerbakgrunn. Forprosjekt. SINTEF Digital
    Research report
  • Stevens, Matthew L.; Gupta, Nidhi; Eroglu, Elif Inan; Crowley, Patrick Joseph; Ergolu, Barbaros; Bauman, Adrian; Granat, Malcolm; Straker, Leon M.; Palm, Peter; Stenholm, Sari. (2020) Thigh-worn accelerometry for measuring movement and posture across the 24-hour cycle: a scoping review and expert statement. BMJ Open sport & exercise medicine
    Academic article
  • Opdahl, Signe; Rangul, Vegar; Heimburg, Dina von; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Krokstad, Steinar; Sund, Erik. (2020) Samfunnsdeltakelse i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 4 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Sund, Erik; Opdahl, Signe; Rangul, Vegar; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Kvistad, Kyrre. (2020) Helse og kronisk sykdom i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 2 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Sund, Erik R; Opdahl, Signe; Rangul, Vegar; Heimburg, Dina von; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Kvistad, Kyrre; Krokstad, Steinar. (2020) Levevaner i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 3 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Rangul, Vegar; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2020) Selvopplevd helse, kroppsmasse og risikoatferd blant ungdommer i Nord-Trøndelag 2017-19 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 1 fra Ung-HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Løkken, Bente Irene; Merom, Dafna; Sund, Erik; Krokstad, Steinar; Rangul, Vegar. (2020) Cultural participation and all-cause mortality, with possible gender differences: an 8-year follow-up in the HUNT Study, Norway. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2020) Fritidsaktiviteter og kontakt med venner blant ungdommer i Nord-Trøndelag 2017-19. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 2 fra Ung-HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report

2019

  • Stamatakis, Emmanuel; Koster, Annemarie; Hamer, Mark; Rangul, Vegar; Lee, I-Min; Bauman, Adrian; Atkin, Andrew J; Aadahl, Mette; Matthews, Charles E.; Mork, Paul Jarle. (2019) Emerging collaborative research platforms for the next generation of physical activity, sleep and exercise medicine guidelines: the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep consortium (ProPASS). British Journal of Sports Medicine
    Editorial
  • Crowley, Patrick; Skotte, Jørgen; Stamatakis, Emmanuel; Hamer, Mark; Aadahl, Mette; Stevens, Matthew L.; Rangul, Vegar; Mork, Paul Jarle; Holtermann, Andreas. (2019) Comparison of physical behavior estimates from three different thigh-worn accelerometers brands: A proof-of-concept for the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep consortium (ProPASS). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
    Academic literature review
  • Stamatakis, Emmanuel; Johnson, Nathan; Powell, Lauren; Hamer, Mark; Rangul, Vegar; Holtermann, Andreas. (2019) Short and sporadic bouts in the 2018 US physical activity guidelines: is high-intensity incidental physical activity the new HIIT?. British Journal of Sports Medicine
    Editorial
  • Sund, Erik; Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar. (2019) Folkehelseutfordringer i Trøndelag. Folkehelsepolitisk rapport med helsestatistikk fra HUNT inkludert tall fra HUNT4 (2017-19). HUNT forskningssenter
    Research report
  • Sørensen, Arne; Aune, Tore Kristian; Rangul, Vegar; Dalen, Terje. (2019) The validity of functional threshold power and maximal oxygen uptake for cycling performance in moderately trained cyclists. Sports
    Academic article

2018

  • Løkken, Bente Irene; Rangul, Vegar; Merom, Dafna; Ekholm, Ola; Krokstad, Steinar; Sund, Erik. (2018) Are Playing Instruments, Singing or Participating in Theatre Good for Population Health? Associations with Self-Rated Health and All-Cause Mortality in the HUNT3 Study (2006–2008), Norway.
    Academic chapter
  • Bauman, Adrian; Petersen, Christina B.; Blond, Kim; Rangul, Vegar; Hardy, Louise L.. (2018) The Descriptive Epidemiology of Sedentary Behaviour.
    Non-fiction chapter
  • Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar; Mork, Paul Jarle; Røe, Oluf Dimitri; Bauman, Adrian. (2018) The associations of sitting time and physical activity on total and site-specific cancer incidence: Results from the HUNT study, Norway. PLOS ONE
    Academic article

2017

  • Følling, Ingrid Sørdal; Kulseng, Bård Eirik; Midthjell, Kristian; Rangul, Vegar; Helvik, Anne-Sofie. (2017) Individuals at high risk for type 2 diabetes invited to a lifestyle program: characteristics of participants versus non-participants (the HUNT Study) and 24-month follow-up of participants (the VEND-RISK Study). BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
    Academic article
  • Perreault, Karine; Bauman, Adrian; Johnson, Nathan; Rangul, Vegar; Stamatakis, Emmanuel; Stamatakis, E. (2017) Does physical activity moderate the association between alcohol drinking and all-cause, cancer and cardiovascular diseases mortality? A pooled analysis of eight British population cohorts. British Journal of Sports Medicine
    Academic article
  • Bauman, Adrian E.; Grunseit, Anne C.; Rangul, Vegar; Heitmann, Berit Lilienthal. (2017) Physical activity, obesity and mortality: Does pattern of physical activity have stronger epidemiological associations?. BMC Public Health
    Academic article
  • Krokstad, Steinar; Ding, Ding; Grundseit, Anne; Sund, Erik; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Rangul, Vegar; Bauman, Adrian. (2017) Multiple lifestyle behaviours and mortality, findings from a large population-based Norwegian cohort study - The HUNT Study. BMC Public Health
    Academic article
  • Følling, Ingrid Sørdal; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Kulseng, Bård Eirik; Midthjell, Kristian; Rangul, Vegar. (2017) Livsstilsprogram for å forebygge diabetes type 2 i norsk primærhelsetjeneste-to års oppfølging av deltagere. BestPractice Hjerte-karsykdommer: Faglig dialog mellom leger
    Popular science article
  • Grunseit, Anne C.; Chau, Josephine Y.; Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Bauman, Adrian. (2017) Patterns of sitting and mortality in the Nord-Trøndelag health study (HUNT). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
    Academic article
  • Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Midthjell, Kristian; Krokstad, Steinar; Rangul, Vegar; Bauman, Adrian. (2017) Prolonged sitting may increase diabetes risk in physically inactive individuals: an 11 year follow-up of the HUNT Study, Norway. Diabetologia
    Academic article

2016

  • van den Tillaar, Roland; Rangul, Vegar; Lagestad, Pål. (2016) Effekten av økt fysisk aktivitet i skolen : betydningen av økt fysisk aktivitet i kroppsøving når det gjelder tviklingen av det maksimale oksygenopptaket blant ungdomsskoleelever. Nordisk tidsskrift for pedagogikk og kritikk
    Academic article
  • Holmen, Jostein; Nguyen, Camilla; Håpnes, Odd; Rangul, Vegar; Espnes, Geir Arild. (2016) Kultur og helse i HUNT – En metodeevaluering. Norsk Epidemiologi
    Academic article
  • Holmen, Jostein; Espnes, Geir Arild; Håpnes, Odd; Rangul, Vegar; Svebak, Sven; Sørensen, Torgeir; Theorell, Töres. (2016) Jakten på helsefremmende faktorer i epidemiologisk forskning: Eksempler fra Helseundersøkelsen i Nord-Trøndelag (HUNT). Norsk Epidemiologi
    Academic article

2015

  • Ernstsen, Linda; Rangul, Vegar; Nauman, Javaid; Nes, Bjarne; Dalen, Håvard; Krokstad, Steinar; Lavie, Carl; Blair, Steven N.; Wisløff, Ulrik. (2015) Protective Effect of Regular Physical Activity on Depression after Myocardial Infarction: the HUNT Study. American Journal of Medicine
    Academic article

2013

  • Rangul, Vegar. (2013) Adolescent physical activity patterns and subsequent health risk in a public health perspective: The HUNT Study. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis

2012

  • Cuypers, Koenraad; De Ridder, Karin; Rangul, Vegar; Gundersen, Kjell Terje. (2012) Patterns of Passive and Active Cultural Activities among 13- 18 Year Old Norwegian High School Students. Journal of Public Health Frontier
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Bauman, Adrian; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Midthjell, Kristian. (2012) Is physical activity maintenance from adolescence to young adulthood associated with reduced CVD risk factors, improved mental health and satisfaction with life: the HUNT Study, Norway. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Midthjell, Kristian; Bauman, Adrian. (2012) Is maintained pattern of physical activity from adolescence to adulthood associated with reduced CVD-risk? HUNT-Study, Norway. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
    Conference abstract

2011

  • Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Bauman, Adrian; Bratberg, Grete Helen; Kurtze, Nanna; Midthjell, Kristian. (2011) Factors Predicting Changes in Physical Activity Through Adolescence: The Young-HUNT Study, Norway. Journal of Adolescent Health
    Academic article

2010

  • Kurtze, Nanna; Rangul, Vegar; Hustvedt, Bo-Egil; Holmen, Jostein. (2010) Comparison of physical activity questionnaires in a large population based study (The HUNT Study, Norway) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), short form. ?
    Conference abstract

2009

  • Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Midthjell, Kristian. (2009) Predicting Changes in Physical Activity through Adolescence; The Young- HUNT Study, Norway. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
    Conference abstract

2008

  • Kurtze, Nanna; Kurtze, Nanna; Rangul, V; Hustvedt, BE; Flanders, William Dana. (2008) Reliability and validity of self-reported physical activity in the Nord-Trondelag Health Study - HUNT 1. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic article
  • Kurtze, Nanna; Kurtze, Nanna; Rangul, Vegar; Hustvedt, BE. (2008) Reliability and validity of the international physical activity questionnaire in the Nord-Trondelag health study (HUNT) population of men. BMC Medical Research Methodology
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Kurtze, N; Cuypers, K; Midthjell, Kristian. (2008) Reliability and validity of two frequently used self-administered physical activity questionnaires in adolescents. BMC Medical Research Methodology
    Academic article

2007

  • Kurtze, Nanna; Rangul, Vegar; Hustvedt, Bo-Egil; Flanders, WD. (2007) Reliability and validity of self-reported physical activity in the Nord-Trondelag Health Study (HUNT 2). European Journal of Epidemiology (EJE)
    Academic article

Journal publications

  • Meland, Eivind; Hufthammer, Karl Ove; Mildestvedt, Thomas; Rangul, Vegar; Vie, Tina Løkke; Hetlevik, Øystein. (2026) Do divorce and widowhood increase mortality risk? A 35-year longitudinal cohort study in a Norwegian population: the HUNT study. BMJ Public Health
    Academic article
  • Behboudi Gandevani, Samira; Brustad, Ingunn Jystad; Haugan, Tommy; Rangul, Vegar; Arntzen, Ellen Christin; Sivertsen, Marianne; Cook, Sarah Anne; Bidhendi-Yarandi, Razieh. (2026) Alcohol Consumption Trajectories from Early Adulthood to Adulthood and Cancer Risk in Adulthood: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention
    Academic article
  • Myrenget, Martin Elstad; Sandvik, Reidun Karin Norheim Myhre; Borchgrevink, Petter Christian; Selbæk, Geir; Småstuen, Milada; Rangul, Vegar; Håpnes, Odd Sigfast; Myskja, Audun X.; Husebø, Bettina Elisabeth Franziska; Rustøen, Tone. (2026) The effect of a music-based care intervention on neuropsychiatric symptoms: secondary analysis of a cluster-randomised controlled study in nursing home residents with dementia and pain. BMC Geriatrics
    Academic article
  • Hjort, Rebecka; Sund, Erik Reidar; Kvaløy, Kirsti; Rangul, Vegar; Langhammer, Arnulf. (2026) Body composition assessment: method comparison of DXA, InBody BIA and manual measurements. Clinical Nutrition Open Science
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar; Stranden, Marit; Løkken, Bente Irene; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2024) ABC of mental health: Is leisure time engagement good for mental health?. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Conference abstract
  • Bian, Wenxin; Ahmadi, Matthew N.; Biswas, Raaj Kishore; Blodgett, Joanna M.; Atkin, Andrew J.; Chan, Hsiu-Wen; Cruz, Borja del Pozo; Suorsa, Kristin; Bakker, Esmée A.; Pulsford, Richard M.. (2025) Device-Measured Sleep Characteristics, Daily Step Count, and Cardiometabolic Health Markers: Findings From the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep (ProPASS) Consortium. Circulation. Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
    Academic article
  • Blodgett, Joanna M.; Ahmadi, Matthew N.; Atkin, Andrew J.; Chastin, Sebastian; Chan, Hsiu-Wen; Suorsa, Kristin; Bakker, Esmée A.; Hettiarcachchi, Pasan; Johansson, Peter J.; Sherar, Lauren B.. (2023) Device-measured physical activity and cardiometabolic health: the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep (ProPASS) consortium. European Heart Journal
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Brennsæter, Marte; Eik-Nes, Trine Tetlie; Kvaløy, Kirsti; Friis, Julie. (2025) Adolescent loneliness as a predictor of adult obesity: a longitudinal analysis from the HUNT study, Norway. BMC Public Health
    Academic article
  • Vie, Tina Løkke; Hufthammer, Karl Ove; Rangul, Vegar; Andersen, John Roger; Meland, Eivind; Breidablik, Hans Johan. (2023) Patterns of physical activity over 34 years in a large sample of adults: The HUNT study, Norway. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic article
  • Hafskjold, Ingrid; Rangul, Vegar; Ringvoll, Hanne; Kolberg, Marit; Haug, Eirin Beate; Blomhoff, Rune; Henriksen, Hege; Horn, Julie. (2023) Postpartum Lifestyle Behaviors among Women with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Data from the HUNT Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH)
    Academic article
  • Horn, Julie; Kolberg, Marit; Rangul, Vegar; Magnussen, Elisabeth Balstad; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Henriksen, Hege Berg; Blomhoff, Rune; Seely, Ellen; Rich-Edwards, Janet. (2023) Feasibility of a Postpartum Web- and Phone-Based Lifestyle Program for Women with a History of Preeclampsia or Gestational Diabetes: A Pilot Intervention Study. Women's Health Reports
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar; Ingul, Jo Magne; Rimehaug, Tormod; Pape, Kristine; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2024) Exploring the Link Between Physical Activity, Sports Participation, and Loneliness in Adolescents Before and Into the COVID-19 Pandemic: The HUNT Study, Norway. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH)
    Academic article
  • Kvaløy, Kirsti; Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar; Ingul, Jo Magne; Krokstad, Steinar. (2022) Mange flere unge sliter med helseplager i dag enn tidlig på 2000-tallet. Aftenposten (morgenutg. : trykt utg.)
    Commentary
  • Blodgett, Joanna M.; Ahmadi, Matthew N.; Atkin, Andrew J; Pulsford, Richard M.; Rangul, Vegar; Chastin, Sebastian; Chan, Hsiu-Wen; Suorsa, Kristin; Bakker, Esmée A.; Gupta, Nidi. (2024) Device-Measured 24-Hour Movement Behaviors and Blood Pressure: A 6-Part Compositional Individual Participant Data Analysis in the ProPASS Consortium. Circulation
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Bauman, Adrian; Bratberg, Grete Helen; Kurtze, Nanna; Midthjell, Kristian. (2011) Factors Predicting Changes in Physical Activity Through Adolescence: The Young-HUNT Study, Norway. Journal of Adolescent Health
    Academic article
  • van den Tillaar, Roland; Rangul, Vegar; Lagestad, Pål. (2016) Effekten av økt fysisk aktivitet i skolen : betydningen av økt fysisk aktivitet i kroppsøving når det gjelder tviklingen av det maksimale oksygenopptaket blant ungdomsskoleelever. Nordisk tidsskrift for pedagogikk og kritikk
    Academic article
  • Stamatakis, Emmanuel; Koster, Annemarie; Hamer, Mark; Rangul, Vegar; Lee, I-Min; Bauman, Adrian; Atkin, Andrew J; Aadahl, Mette; Matthews, Charles E.; Mork, Paul Jarle. (2019) Emerging collaborative research platforms for the next generation of physical activity, sleep and exercise medicine guidelines: the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep consortium (ProPASS). British Journal of Sports Medicine
    Editorial
  • Ringvoll, Hanne; Kolberg, Marit; Rangul, Vegar; Hafskjold, Ingrid; Haug, Eirin Beate; Blomhoff, Rune; Henriksen, Hege; Horn, Julie. (2023) Postpartum lifestyle behaviour among women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus: evidence from the HUNT study. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health
    Academic article
  • Følling, Ingrid Sørdal; Kulseng, Bård Eirik; Midthjell, Kristian; Rangul, Vegar; Helvik, Anne-Sofie. (2017) Individuals at high risk for type 2 diabetes invited to a lifestyle program: characteristics of participants versus non-participants (the HUNT Study) and 24-month follow-up of participants (the VEND-RISK Study). BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
    Academic article
  • Perreault, Karine; Bauman, Adrian; Johnson, Nathan; Rangul, Vegar; Stamatakis, Emmanuel; Stamatakis, E. (2017) Does physical activity moderate the association between alcohol drinking and all-cause, cancer and cardiovascular diseases mortality? A pooled analysis of eight British population cohorts. British Journal of Sports Medicine
    Academic article
  • Kurtze, Nanna; Kurtze, Nanna; Rangul, V; Hustvedt, BE; Flanders, William Dana. (2008) Reliability and validity of self-reported physical activity in the Nord-Trondelag Health Study - HUNT 1. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic article
  • Kurtze, Nanna; Kurtze, Nanna; Rangul, Vegar; Hustvedt, BE. (2008) Reliability and validity of the international physical activity questionnaire in the Nord-Trondelag health study (HUNT) population of men. BMC Medical Research Methodology
    Academic article
  • Crowley, Patrick; Skotte, Jørgen; Stamatakis, Emmanuel; Hamer, Mark; Aadahl, Mette; Stevens, Matthew L.; Rangul, Vegar; Mork, Paul Jarle; Holtermann, Andreas. (2019) Comparison of physical behavior estimates from three different thigh-worn accelerometers brands: A proof-of-concept for the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep consortium (ProPASS). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
    Academic literature review
  • Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Kurtze, N; Cuypers, K; Midthjell, Kristian. (2008) Reliability and validity of two frequently used self-administered physical activity questionnaires in adolescents. BMC Medical Research Methodology
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar; Ingul, Jo Magne; Rimehaug, Tormod; Pape, Kristine; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2024) Exploring the Link Between Physical Activity, Sports Participation, and Loneliness in Adolescents Before and Into the COVID-19 Pandemic: The HUNT Study, Norway. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH)
    Academic article
  • Bauman, Adrian E.; Grunseit, Anne C.; Rangul, Vegar; Heitmann, Berit Lilienthal. (2017) Physical activity, obesity and mortality: Does pattern of physical activity have stronger epidemiological associations?. BMC Public Health
    Academic article
  • Kvaløy, Kirsti; Sund, Erik Reidar; Rimehaug, Tormod; Pape, Kristine; Ingul, Jo Magne; Rangul, Vegar. (2025) Adolescents’ health and well-being into the COVID-19 pandemic: A two-wave prospective investigation– The HUNT study. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
    Academic article
  • Myrenget, Martin Elstad; Rustøen, Tone; Myskja, Audun; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Rangul, Vegar; Håpnes, Odd Sigfast; Borchgrevink, Petter Christian; Butler, Stephen; Selbæk, Geir; Husebø, Bettina Elisabeth Franziska. (2024) Reply to Kajiwara et al. Pain
    Commentary
  • Krokstad, Steinar; Ding, Ding; Grundseit, Anne; Sund, Erik; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Rangul, Vegar; Bauman, Adrian. (2017) Multiple lifestyle behaviours and mortality, findings from a large population-based Norwegian cohort study - The HUNT Study. BMC Public Health
    Academic article
  • Stamatakis, Emmanuel; Johnson, Nathan; Powell, Lauren; Hamer, Mark; Rangul, Vegar; Holtermann, Andreas. (2019) Short and sporadic bouts in the 2018 US physical activity guidelines: is high-intensity incidental physical activity the new HIIT?. British Journal of Sports Medicine
    Editorial
  • Cuypers, Koenraad; De Ridder, Karin; Rangul, Vegar; Gundersen, Kjell Terje. (2012) Patterns of Passive and Active Cultural Activities among 13- 18 Year Old Norwegian High School Students. Journal of Public Health Frontier
    Academic article
  • Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Langhammer, Arnulf; Rehn, Tommy Aune; Kjelvik, Grete; Grøntvedt, Trond Viggo; Sørgjerd, Elin Pettersen; Fenstad, Jørn; Heggland, Jon; Holmen, Oddgeir; Stuifbergen, Maria C. (2022) Cohort Profile Update: The HUNT Study, Norway. International Journal of Epidemiology
    Academic article
  • Følling, Ingrid Sørdal; Helvik, Anne-Sofie; Kulseng, Bård Eirik; Midthjell, Kristian; Rangul, Vegar. (2017) Livsstilsprogram for å forebygge diabetes type 2 i norsk primærhelsetjeneste-to års oppfølging av deltagere. BestPractice Hjerte-karsykdommer: Faglig dialog mellom leger
    Popular science article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Langhammer, Arnulf; Ingul, Jo Magne; Pape, Kristine; Fenstad, Jørn Søberg; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2024) Cohort Profile Update: The Young-HUNT Study, Norway. International Journal of Epidemiology
    Academic article
  • Slapgaard, Laura Vatn; Stafne, Signe; Rangul, Vegar; Dahle, Ingrid Aanesland; Horn, Julie. (2025) Device measured physical activity before pregnancy and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in the HUNT study: a population-based cohort study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
    Academic article
  • Stevens, Matthew L.; Gupta, Nidhi; Eroglu, Elif Inan; Crowley, Patrick Joseph; Ergolu, Barbaros; Bauman, Adrian; Granat, Malcolm; Straker, Leon M.; Palm, Peter; Stenholm, Sari. (2020) Thigh-worn accelerometry for measuring movement and posture across the 24-hour cycle: a scoping review and expert statement. BMJ Open sport & exercise medicine
    Academic article
  • Krokstad, Steinar; Sund, Erik; Kvaløy, Kirsti; Rangul, Vegar; Næss, Marit. (2022) HUNT for better public health. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Midthjell, Kristian. (2009) Predicting Changes in Physical Activity through Adolescence; The Young- HUNT Study, Norway. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
    Conference abstract
  • Løkken, Bente Irene; Merom, Dafna; Sund, Erik; Krokstad, Steinar; Rangul, Vegar. (2021) Association of engagement in cultural activities with cause-specific mortality determined through an eight-year follow up: The HUNT Study, Norway. PLOS ONE
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Bauman, Adrian; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Midthjell, Kristian. (2012) Is physical activity maintenance from adolescence to young adulthood associated with reduced CVD risk factors, improved mental health and satisfaction with life: the HUNT Study, Norway. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
    Academic article
  • Grunseit, Anne C.; Chau, Josephine Y.; Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Bauman, Adrian. (2017) Patterns of sitting and mortality in the Nord-Trøndelag health study (HUNT). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
    Academic article
  • Løkken, Bente Irene; Sund, Erik Reidar; Krokstad, Steinar; Bjerkeset, Ottar; Rangul, Vegar. (2023) Association between engagement in cultural activities and use of general practitioner consultations: 7-year follow-up of adults from the HUNT study, Norway. BMJ Open
    Academic article
  • Ernstsen, Linda; Rangul, Vegar; Nauman, Javaid; Nes, Bjarne; Dalen, Håvard; Krokstad, Steinar; Lavie, Carl; Blair, Steven N.; Wisløff, Ulrik. (2015) Protective Effect of Regular Physical Activity on Depression after Myocardial Infarction: the HUNT Study. American Journal of Medicine
    Academic article
  • Myrenget, Martin Elstad; Rustøen, Tone; Myskja, Audun X.; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Rangul, Vegar; Håpnes, Odd Sigfast; Borchgrevink, Petter Christian; Butler, Stephen; Selbæk, Geir; Husebø, Bettina Elisabeth Franziska. (2024) The effect of a music-based caregiving intervention on pain intensity in nursing home patients with dementia: a cluster-randomized controlled study. Pain
    Academic article
  • Breidablik, Hans Johan; Hufthammer, Karl Ove; Rangul, Vegar; Andersen, John Roger; Meland, Eivind; Hetlevik, Øystein; Vie, Tina Løkke. (2023) Lower levels of physical activity volume are beneficial, and it’s never too late to start: Results from the HUNT Study, Norway. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar; Mork, Paul Jarle; Røe, Oluf Dimitri; Bauman, Adrian. (2018) The associations of sitting time and physical activity on total and site-specific cancer incidence: Results from the HUNT study, Norway. PLOS ONE
    Academic article
  • Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Midthjell, Kristian; Bauman, Adrian. (2012) Is maintained pattern of physical activity from adolescence to adulthood associated with reduced CVD-risk? HUNT-Study, Norway. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
    Conference abstract
  • Kurtze, Nanna; Rangul, Vegar; Hustvedt, Bo-Egil; Holmen, Jostein. (2010) Comparison of physical activity questionnaires in a large population based study (The HUNT Study, Norway) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), short form. ?
    Conference abstract
  • Holmen, Jostein; Nguyen, Camilla; Håpnes, Odd; Rangul, Vegar; Espnes, Geir Arild. (2016) Kultur og helse i HUNT – En metodeevaluering. Norsk Epidemiologi
    Academic article
  • Holmen, Jostein; Espnes, Geir Arild; Håpnes, Odd; Rangul, Vegar; Svebak, Sven; Sørensen, Torgeir; Theorell, Töres. (2016) Jakten på helsefremmende faktorer i epidemiologisk forskning: Eksempler fra Helseundersøkelsen i Nord-Trøndelag (HUNT). Norsk Epidemiologi
    Academic article
  • Løkken, Bente Irene; Merom, Dafna; Sund, Erik; Krokstad, Steinar; Rangul, Vegar. (2020) Cultural participation and all-cause mortality, with possible gender differences: an 8-year follow-up in the HUNT Study, Norway. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
    Academic article
  • Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Midthjell, Kristian; Krokstad, Steinar; Rangul, Vegar; Bauman, Adrian. (2017) Prolonged sitting may increase diabetes risk in physically inactive individuals: an 11 year follow-up of the HUNT Study, Norway. Diabetologia
    Academic article
  • Stamatakis, Emmanuel; Ahmadi, Matthew N.; Friedenreich, Christine M.; Blodgett, Joanna M.; Koster, Annemarie; Holtermann, Andreas; Atkin, Andrew; Rangul, Vegar; Esliger, Lauren B; Teixeira-Pinto, Armando. (2023) Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity and Cancer Incidence Among Nonexercising Adults: The UK Biobank Accelerometry Study. JAMA Oncology
    Academic article
  • Krokstad, Steinar; Weiss, Daniel Albert; Krokstad, Morten Austheim; Rangul, Vegar; Kvaløy, Kirsti; Ingul, Jo Magne; Bjerkeset, Ottar; Twenge, Jean; Sund, Erik. (2022) Divergent decennial trends in mental health according to age reveal poorer mental health for young people: Repeated cross-sectional population-based surveys from the HUNT Study, Norway. BMJ Open
    Academic article
  • Bjerkan, Marthe; Rangul, Vegar; Skjesol, Knut; Ulstad, Svein Olav. (2022) Physical Activity and Depression/Anxiety Symptoms in Adolescents - the Young-HUNT Study. Physical Activity and Health (PAAH)
    Academic article
  • Schön, Peter; Heinen, Eva; Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar; Manum, Bendik. (2024) The impact of street network connectivity on active school travel: Norway’s HUNT study. Environment and planning. B: Urban analytics and city science
    Academic article
  • Pulsford, Richard M.; Brocklebank, Laura; Fenton, Sally A.M.; Bakker, E; Mielke, Gregore I.; Tsai, Li-Tang; Atkin, Andrew J.; Harvey, Danielle; Blodgett, Joanna; Ahmadi, Matthew. (2023) The impact of selected methodological factors on data collection outcomes in observational studies of device-measured physical behaviour in adults: A systematic review. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
    Academic literature review
  • Sørensen, Arne; Aune, Tore Kristian; Rangul, Vegar; Dalen, Terje. (2019) The validity of functional threshold power and maximal oxygen uptake for cycling performance in moderately trained cyclists. Sports
    Academic article
  • Krokstad, Morten Austheim; Sund, Erik Reidar; Rangul, Vegar; Bauman, Adrian; Olsson, Craig; Bjerkeset, Ottar. (2024) Secular trends in risk factors for adolescent anxiety and depression symptoms: the Young-HUNT studies 1995–2019, Norway. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Academic article
  • Stamatakis, Emanuel; Bronwyn, Clark; Ahmadi, Matthew; Blodgett, Joanna; Granat, Malcolm H.; Donnelly, Alan; Atkin, Andrew J.; Tsai, Li-Tang; Mielke, Gregore I.; Pulsford, Richard M.. (2022) A Physical Behaviour Partnership From Heaven: The Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep Consortium and the International Society for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour. Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour (JMPB)
    Academic article
  • Ahmadi, Matthew N.; Blodgett, Joanna M.; Atkin, Andrew J; Chan, Hsiu-Wen; Cruz, Borja del Pozo; Suorsa, Kristin; Bakker, Esmée A.; Pulsford, Richard M.; Mielke, Gregore I; Johansson, Peter. (2024) Relationship of device-measured physical activity type and posture with cardiometabolic health markers: pooled dose–response associations from the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep Consortium. Diabetologia
    Academic article
  • Kurtze, Nanna; Rangul, Vegar; Hustvedt, Bo-Egil; Flanders, WD. (2007) Reliability and validity of self-reported physical activity in the Nord-Trondelag Health Study (HUNT 2). European Journal of Epidemiology (EJE)
    Academic article

Part of book/report

  • Løkken, Bente Irene; Kvaløy, Kirsti; Sund, Erik Reidar; Stranden, Marit; Rangul, Vegar. (2024) Is Leisure Activity Engagement Good for Health? Prevalence in Activities and the Correlation Between Engagement and Mental Health: The Young–HUNT Study, Norway.
    Academic chapter
  • Løkken, Bente Irene; Rangul, Vegar; Merom, Dafna; Ekholm, Ola; Krokstad, Steinar; Sund, Erik. (2018) Are Playing Instruments, Singing or Participating in Theatre Good for Population Health? Associations with Self-Rated Health and All-Cause Mortality in the HUNT3 Study (2006–2008), Norway.
    Academic chapter
  • Bauman, Adrian; Petersen, Christina B.; Blond, Kim; Rangul, Vegar; Hardy, Louise L.. (2018) The Descriptive Epidemiology of Sedentary Behaviour.
    Non-fiction chapter

Report

  • Smevik, Hanne; Molden, Thomas Hugaas; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Moa, Pål Fossland; Sliper, Jon Olav; Kvistad, Kyrre; Karlsen, Håvard R.; Krokstad, Steinar; Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar. (2025) Folkehelse i endring. Utvalgte utviklingstrekk fra Helseundersøkelsen i Trøndelag (1984 til 2019). HUNT Forskningssenter
    Research report
  • Krokstad, Steinar; Heimburg, Dina von; Rangul, Vegar; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Opdahl, Signe; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Sund, Erik. (2021) Psykisk helse i Trøndelag 2019. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 6 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter
    Research report
  • Moa, Pål Fossland; Opdahl, Signe; Sliper, Jon Olav; Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Molden, Thomas Hugaas; Karlsen, Håvard Rudi; Jensberg, Heidi; Kvistad, Kyrre. (2023) Hverdagsliv og funksjon hos hjemmeboende eldre i Trøndelag i 2019: Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 12 fra HUNT4. HUNT Forskningssenter
    Research report
  • Sandsund, Mariann; Midtgård, Trude Mariane; Rangul, Vegar; Haugan, Tommy. (2020) Kulturtilbud for inkludering av eldre med innvandrerbakgrunn. Forprosjekt. SINTEF Digital
    Research report
  • Rangul, Vegar; Håpnes, Odd Sigfast; Molvik, Inger; Skille, Ragnhild. (2022) Musikkbasert miljøbehandling i et tverrsektorielt kompetanseutviklingsprogram i Brønnøy 2019 – 2021. Norsk Kulturskoleråd
    Research report
  • Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar; Heimburg, Dina von; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Opdahl, Signe; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Sund, Erik. (2021) Sosiale relasjoner i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 7 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Heimburg, Dina von; Rangul, Vegar; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Opdahl, Signe; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Krokstad, Steinar; Sund, Erik. (2021) Nærmiljø i Trøndelag 2019: trivsel, opplevd trygghet, tilgjengelighet til tjenester og nærmiljøressurser, og støy. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 5 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Sund, Erik; Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar. (2019) Folkehelseutfordringer i Trøndelag. Folkehelsepolitisk rapport med helsestatistikk fra HUNT inkludert tall fra HUNT4 (2017-19). HUNT forskningssenter
    Research report
  • Kvistad, Kyrre; Brandkvist, Maria; Vie, Gunnhild Åberge; Moa, Pål Fossland; Opdahl, Signe; Sliper, Jon Olav; Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Molden, Thomas Hugaas. (2023) Overvekt og fedme i Trøndelag 2019: Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 11 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter
    Research report
  • Opdahl, Signe; Rangul, Vegar; Heimburg, Dina von; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Krokstad, Steinar; Sund, Erik. (2020) Samfunnsdeltakelse i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 4 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Sund, Erik; Opdahl, Signe; Rangul, Vegar; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Kvistad, Kyrre. (2020) Helse og kronisk sykdom i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 2 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Sund, Erik R; Opdahl, Signe; Rangul, Vegar; Heimburg, Dina von; Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Kvistad, Kyrre; Krokstad, Steinar. (2020) Levevaner i Trøndelag 2019 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 3 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Rangul, Vegar; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2020) Selvopplevd helse, kroppsmasse og risikoatferd blant ungdommer i Nord-Trøndelag 2017-19 Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 1 fra Ung-HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Rangul, Vegar; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2020) Fritidsaktiviteter og kontakt med venner blant ungdommer i Nord-Trøndelag 2017-19. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 2 fra Ung-HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Gravaas, Bente Christine; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Sliper, Jon Olav; Opdahl, Signe; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar; Heimburg, Dina von; Sund, Erik. (2021) Flersykelighet og egenrapporterte sykdommer i Trøndelag 2019. Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 8 fra HUNT4. HUNT forskningssenter, Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie, Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap, NTNU
    Research report
  • Molden, Thomas Hugaas; Kvistad, Kyrre; Moa, Pål Fossland; Opdahl, Signe; Sliper, Jon Olav; Rangul, Vegar; Eiksund, Sveinung Øystein; Karlsen, Håvard Rudi; Smevik, Hanne; Husøy, Sigrid. (2024) Opplevelsen av koronapandemien i Trøndelag og endringer i helse og levevaner (2019-2023). Helsestatistikk-rapport nummer 14 fra HUNT4 og HUNT Covid. HUNT forskningssenter
    Research report

Student thesis or dissertation

  • Rangul, Vegar. (2013) Adolescent physical activity patterns and subsequent health risk in a public health perspective: The HUNT Study. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis

Outreach

2026

  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2026) Kulturens rolle i å fremme mental og fysisk helse. Heldagssamling for byrådsområde kultur, idrett og friluftsliv, Trondheim kommune

2025

  • Feature article
    Munkeby, Hilde; Kvaløy, Kirsti; Kvistad, Kyrre Grue; Kverkild, Lars Johan; Midthjell, Sverre Bugge; Rangul, Vegar; Daling, Grete; Ryan, Ola Marius; Stranden, Marit. (2025) Musikk som medisin: Hvorfor helsepolitikken må lytte.
  • Conference poster
    Stranden, Marit; Waage, Helene; Stav, Charlotte; Bjerkestrand, Kari Anne Vadstensvik; Kanaris, Line; Rangul, Vegar. (2025) Culture-based care: Systematic relational caregiving and wellbeing. 14th Nordic Public Health Conference
  • Conference lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2025) Å bygge robuste samfunn gjennom ABC for god psykisk helse: Kunsten og kulturens rolle i å fremme mental og fysisk helse. Lillestrøm kulturkonferanse 2025
  • Conference lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2025) Is Cultural Engagement Good for Mental and Physical health? The HUNT Study, Norway. Welcome to Healing Arts - how can art contribute to better health?
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2025) Fitness eller folkehelse? Hvilke råd passer for hvilke grupper i samfunnet?. Framtidsfredag
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2025) Kultur og helse? Kan det å delta i kulturelle aktiviteter bety noe for helsen vår?. Framtidsfredag
  • Conference lecture
    Rangul, Vegar; Løkken, Bente Irene; Sund, Erik Reidar; Krokstad, Steinar; Aasan, Bodil Elisabeth Valstad. (2025) ABCs of mental health: Is cultural engagement good for mental and physical health? The HUNT Study, Norway. 14th Nordic Public Health Conference

2024

  • Conference lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2024) The importance of facilitate and implementing leisure time engagement in public health initiatives, to increase social interaction in the community to promote mental health benefits. Folkehelsekonferansen 2025

2023

  • Conference lecture
    Waage, Helene; Stranden, Marit; Stav, Charlotte; Rangul, Vegar. (2023) Musikkbasert miljøbehandling; et verktøy for inkluderende læringsmiljø og livsmestring gjennom hele utdanningsløpet. Muligheter i musikk og utdanning, Musikkpedagogikk i utvikling (MiU)
  • Conference lecture
    Stranden, Marit; Stav, Charlotte; Waage, Helene; Rangul, Vegar. (2023) The Norwegian educational program in music-based caregiving; political anchoring. Professionalism in the field of arts, health and wellbeing - Nordic Arts & Health Research Network Meeting
  • Conference lecture
    Waage, Helene; Stav, Charlotte; Stranden, Marit; Rangul, Vegar. (2023) Workshop: Music-based caregiving: a tool for an inclusive learning environment and coping with life. Professionalism in the field of arts, health and wellbeing - Nordic Arts & Health Research Network Meeting
  • Conference lecture
    Stranden, Marit; Løkken, Bente Irene; Sund, Erik Reidar; Kvaløy, Kirsti; Rangul, Vegar. (2023) Is cultural activity participation good for health? Associations with mental health in the Young-HUNT Study, Norway. Muligheter i musikk og utdanning, Musikkpedagogikk i utvikling (MiU)
  • Lecture
    Stranden, Marit; Rangul, Vegar. (2023) Norwegian Resource Centre of Arts and Health and National Educational Program in Music-based caregiving, with integrated Use of Music, Song and Movement. gjestebesøk fra Cultural Policy and Arts Management, Kyushu University, Japan
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2023) Folkehelsetilstanden - Fagfornyelsen, hvordan jobbe med folkehelse og livsmestring i skolen?. Åpent møte Rotary
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2023) The latest developments of The ProPASS consortium. The 6th Nordic Seminar on Technical Measurements of Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2023) Fysisk aktivitet og idrettsaktivitet - HUNT. Inspirasjons seminar
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2023) Kulturdeltagelse for god helse. Webinar
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2023) Det nye samfunnet. Bærekraftig arbeidsliv i kommunene. KLP, Kommunekonferansen 2023
  • Conference lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2023) The HUNT Study- Device-measured sedentary behaviour in the Norwegian HUNT study. Third Richard Doll Prospective Studies Symposium
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2023) Folkehelse og livsmestring: Hvordan undervise i helse- og livsstilsspørsmål når dette kan være sensitive tema. Nettverksdag, realfagslærere Trøndelag

2022

  • Conference lecture
    Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik Reidar; Krokstad, Steinar; Løkken, Bente Irene. (2022) Samfunnsdeltagelse, kulturliv og helse. Folkehelsekonferansen 2022
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2022) Samfunnsdeltakelse, kultur og folkehelse. Folkehelsekonferanse i Bergen
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2022) The HUNT Study. Seminar
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2022) Musikk og sang som verktøy i tjenestene. Aldring i Norge dagene
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2022) HODE, skulder, kne & Tå - psykiske helse blant ungdom. Norsk idrettspolitiske Arena
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2022) ProPASS expansion strategy. 4thAnnual Prospective Physical Activity, Sittingand Sleep Consortium(ProPASS) Conference
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2022) Miljøbehandling med integrert bruk av musikk, sang og bevegelse for ansatte i helse og omsorg. Webinar: Opplæringsprogrammet Miljøbehandling med integrert bruk av musikk, sang og bevegels

2021

  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2021) Idrettens restart - Psykisk helse og Fysisk glede. Nasjonal Idrettspolitisk Arena
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2021) Folkehelse – Hva sier funn i Helseundersøkelsen i Trøndelag, HUNT4. Inspirasjonssamling

2020

  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2020) Kunst, kultur og helse – kunnskapsgrunnlaget Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for kultur, helse og omsorg. Kultur som helsefremmende og forebyggende tiltak
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2020) Sosiale ulikheter i helse. LOs regionkonferanse i Trøndelag

2019

  • Lecture
    Krokstad, Steinar; Sund, Erik; Rangul, Vegar. (2019) Ferske HUNT-data – Hvordan står det til med oss?. Fagdag om psykisk helse og bærekraftig samfunnsutvikling
  • Conference lecture
    Krokstad, Steinar; Langhammer, Arnulf; Næss, Marit; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Rangul, Vegar; Hveem, Kristian; Sund, Erik. (2019) The HUNT Study since the 1980s - an expanding success  . NOFE konferansen 2019

2018

  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2018) Musikkbasert miljøbehandling. Nasjonalt opplæringsprogram med integrert bruk av musikk, dans og bevegelse for ansatte i helse- og omsorgssektoren. Kunst, mestring og omsorg. Nasjonal konferanse om bruk av dans, billedkunst og musikk som ressurs i eldreomsorg
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2018) Temakveld: Hverdagsaktivitet og trening. Temakveld: Trafikksikkerhet og folkehelse
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2018) Betydningen av hverdagsaktivitet. Forskerpub. Tema: Kvinnehelse
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2018) Betydningen av hverdagsaktivitet - HUNT4. Forskerpub. Kick-off Steinkjer
  • Feature article
    Rangul, Vegar; Odd, Håpnes. (2018) Musikkbasert miljøbehandling gir nye musikalske verktøy for helsearbeiderne.
  • Conference lecture
    Rangul, Vegar; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2018) Selvrapportert risikoatferd, psykisk helse og fedmeutvikling hos ungdom - Forekomst og utviklingstrekk fra Ung-HUNT, med rykende ferske HUNT4 data. Fagdag ISM
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2018) Videreutdanning Musikkbasert miljøbehandling. ABC- Fag- og nettverkssamling
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2018) Arts, health and care in Norway – The Norwegian Resource Center for Arts and Health. DANCE, MOVEMENT, MUSIC AND HEALTH: THE ELDERLY
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2018) Musikkbasert Miljøbehanding. Sør-Trøndersk Demensforum 2018
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2018) Musikkbasert miljøbehandling (MMB). Nasjonalt opplæringsprogram i miljøbehandling med integrert bruk av musikk, sang og bevegelse. Høstkonferanse Fylkesmannen i Telemark
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2018) Musikkbasert miljøbehandling (MMB). Nasjonalt opplæringsprogram i miljøbehandling med integrert bruk av musikk, sang og bevegelse. Høstkonferanse Fylkesmannen i Nordland

2017

  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2017) A National Educational Program in Music-based Environmental Treatment, with Integrated Use of Music, Song and Movement. 9th Annual International Arts and Health Conference The Art of Good Health and Wellbeing
  • Conference lecture
    Løkken, Bente Irene; Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik; Krokstad, Steinar. (2017) Are Dancing, Participating in Music, Singing and Creating Theatre Good for Population Health? Associations with Life Satisfaction and Mental Health. The HUNT Study, Norway. Art`s and Health
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar; Sund, Erik; Bauman, Adrian. (2017) Physical Activity And Sitting Time In Relation To Colorectal Cancer Risk. The HUNT-study, Norway. American College of Sports Medicine, 64th Annual Meeting, 8th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine
  • Conference lecture
    Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar. (2017) Are Dancing, participation in Music, Singing and Creating Theatre good for Population Health? THE HUNT STUDY, NORWAY. Art`s and health conference
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2017) Helseundersøkelsen i Nord-Trøndelag - HUNT4. ET FRISKERE NORD-TRØNDELAG Sanitetskvinnenes bidrag for gode livsvilkår og god helse
  • Conference lecture
    Løkken, Bente Irene; Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar. (2017) ARE PARTICIPATING IN MUSIC, SINGING OR CREATING THEATRE GOOD FOR POPULATION HEALTH? THE HUNT STUDY, NORWAY. European public health conference

2016

  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2016) Utviklingstrekk for fysisk aktivitet og ungdomsidretten i Norge og mulige veivalg. Hvilke veivalg er aktuelle/mulige for idretten i Møre og Romsdal. Idrettens møteplass og idrettskretsting i Møre og Romsdal
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2016) Fysisk aktivitet og folkehelse. Dagkonferanse om sammenhengen mellom friluftsliv og folkehelse
  • Feature article
    Håpnes, Odd; Rangul, Vegar; Kr~ger, Sverre Gustav; Krokstad, Steinar. (2016) Kongevei for fortid og framtid.
  • Feature article
    Krokstad, Steinar; Langhammer, Arnulf; Stuifbergen, Maria C; Rangul, Vegar; Hveem, Kristian; Ursin, Lars. (2016) Er helseforskning overvåkning?.
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2016) ”Sammenhengen mellom fysisk aktivitet og beinmineraltetthet” - Norge ligger i verdenstoppen vedrørende årsaker som gjelder benbrudd. Hvilken betydning har fysisk aktivitet for benskjørhet og brudd?. Temamøte
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2016) Trøndelag skiller seg ut i norsk sammenheng på idrettsprestasjoner både individuelt og i lag. Ser vi igjen gode resultater på idrettsfronten i bedre helse og andre positive bidrag til samfunnet? Hva skjer fremover på idrettsfronten i Trøndelag? Og hva skjer videre med verdenskjente HUNT (Helseundersøkelsen i Nord-Trøndelag)? Bidrag fra Guri Hetland (Trøndelag2023), Tom Tvedt (Idrettspresident), Vegar Rangul (NTNU/HUNT). SAMSPILLKONFERANSEN 2016 – FRA TO TIL ÉN
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2016) Helseundersøkelsen i Nord-Trøndelag, Ung-HUNT. Helsa til ungdommen i Nord-Trøndelag - hva finner vi i Ung-HUNT?. Årsmøteseminar, Barne- og ungdomsfysioterapi. Fysioterapiforbundet
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2016) Comentary on the research article; The association between leisure time physical activity in adolescence and poor mental health in early adulthood: a prospective cohort study. Commentary on research article in the Global Physical Activity Network (GlobalPANet) knowledge base

2015

  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar; Håpnes, Odd; Krokstad, Steinar. (2015) Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for kultur, helse og omsorg. Møte med Stortingskomiteen. Møte med Stortingets familie- og kulturkomite
  • Lecture
    Krokstad, Steinar; Rangul, Vegar. (2015) Hverdagsaktivitet og aktiv transport. Folkehelsekonferansen i Nord-Trøndelag 2015
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2015) Utviklingstrekk for ungdomsidretten i Norge og Nord-Trøndelag Hvilke veivalg er aktuelle/mulige for nordtrønderidretten. Nordtrønderidrettens møteplass
  • Conference lecture
    Lagestad, Pål; Tillaar, Roland V; Floan, Oddbjørn; Rangul, Vegar. (2015) Utviklingen av det maksimale oksygenopptak (VO2peak) blant ungdomsskoleelever – En kroppsøvingsintervensjon. FOU i praksis
  • Conference poster
    Ernstsen, Linda; Rangul, Vegar; Bjerkeset, Ottar; Krokstad, Steinar; Wisløff, Ulrik. (2015) Physical inactivity, depression and mortality: Results from the HUNT study. American College of Sports Medicine’s 62nd Annual Meeting, 6th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise Fatigue
  • Conference poster
    Ernstsen, Linda; Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar; Bjerkeset, Ottar; Wisløff, Ulrik. (2015) Fysisk inaktivitet, depresjon og risiko for død blant yngre eldre med og uten etablert hjertesykdom. Nasjonal konferanse i psykisk helse og rusmiddelforskning

2014

  • Lecture
    Krokstad, Steinar; Rangul, Vegar. (2014) Fra forskning til praksis. Nasjonal folkehelsekonferanse-idrett og fysisk aktivitet!. Nasjonal folkehelsekonferanse – idrett og fysisk aktivitet!
  • Conference lecture
    Ernstsen, Linda; Rangul, Vegar; Krokstad, Steinar; Bjerkeset, Ottar; Wisløff, Ulrik. (2014) Physical inactivity and mortality risk in old people with ischemic heart disease and depression: Results from the HUNT study. Nasjonal Folkehelsekonferanse - idrett og fysisk aktivitet
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2014) Fysisk aktivitetsadferd og dens relasjon til risikofaktorer for hjerte- og karsykdom. Helseundersøkelsen i Nord-Trøndelag. Diabetesforskningskonferansen 2014

2013

  • Contribution to radio or TV
    Rangul, Vegar. (2013) En forsker til lunsj; "Stillesittende arbeid – en risikosport".
  • Interview
    Rangul, Vegar. (2013) - Bør stå ved pultene.
  • Interview
    Rangul, Vegar. (2013) Kroppsarbeid er best for helsa.

2012

  • Interview
    Rangul, Vegar. (2012) Kun halvparten av 15-åringene rører på kroppen 30 minutter hver dag.
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2012) Fysisk aktivitet: "Eplet faller ikke langt fra stammen". Forskningsdagene 2012
  • Interview
    Rangul, Vegar. (2012) - Ballbinger ødelegger for de unge.
  • Feature article
    Gustad, Lise Tuset; Rangul, Vegar. (2012) De late vedtektene.
  • Conference poster
    Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Midthjell, Kristian; Bauman, Adrian. (2012) Is increased or maintained physical activity pattern from adolescence to adulthood associated with reduced CVD risks; the HUNT Study, Norway. American Collwgw of Sports Medicine, 59th Annual Meeting and 3rd World Congress on Exercise is Medicine

2011

  • Contribution to radio or TV
    Rangul, Vegar. (2011) Foreldre viktige treningsforbilder.

2010

  • Conference poster
    Rangul, Vegar. (2010) Alt var så mye bedre før i tida!?. Møte for det svensk-norske Interreg-samarbeidsprosjektet Vinnande Val.

2009

  • Conference lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2009) Predicting Changes in Physical Activity through Adolescence; The Young- HUNT Study, Norway. American College of Sports Medicine, 56th Annual Meeting
  • Conference lecture
    Rangul, Vegar; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Midthjell, Kristian. (2009) Factors predicting changes in physical activity through adolescence: the Young-HUNT Study, Norway. 56th Annual Meeting

2007

  • Conference poster
    Rangul, Vegar. (2007) What do self-reported questionnaires on physical activity really measure in adolescents? Reliability and validity of two different questionnaires. The 24th Pediatric Work Physiology Meeting Children and exercise XXIV

2006

  • Conference lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2006) Reliabilitet og validitet på tre spørreskjemaer om fysisk aktivitet blant ungdom. Hva måler de egentlig?. Den 14. norske epidemiologikonferansen
  • Contribution to radio or TV
    Rangul, Vegar. (2006) Validitet på selvrapportert fysisk aktivitet ved bruk av spørreskjema blant ungdom, 13-19 år.
  • Contribution to radio or TV
    Rangul, Vegar. (2006) Aktivitetsmåler på ungdom.
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2006) Fysisk aktivitet og helse. utenTitteltekst
  • Interview
    Rangul, Vegar. (2006) Måler fysisk aktivitet hos ungdom.
  • Interview
    Rangul, Vegar. (2006) Måler om ungdom er spreke.

2003

  • Conference lecture
    Gundersen, Kjell Terje; Rangul, Vegar. (2003) Validitet og reliabilitet ved selvrapportert fysisk aktivitet med spesiell referanse til CONOR-spørsmålene. Norsk forening for idrettsforskning, Metodeseminar

2001

  • Contribution to radio or TV
    Rangul, Vegar. (2001) Stillesittende arbeid - en risikosport!.
  • Lecture
    Rangul, Vegar. (2001) Tema: Fysisk aktivitet og søvn Hvilken betydning har aktivitet og søvn for helse. Seminar til foreldre, lærerer og elever på videregående skole

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