Reviews of Books and Atlases: Nasjonalatlas for Norge: Helse

Summary

This review evaluates the first topical volume of the National Atlas of Norway, devoted to health. Published in 1996, it includes 153 colored maps, 55 figures, and statistical tables, systematically presenting health conditions and health services across Norway. Coverage includes health status, mortality, causes of death, cancer, risk factors, regional profiles, and health services at municipal, county, and state levels, along with geographic inequalities in care. An English summary and bilingual maps aid accessibility. The reviewer notes only one misspelling and recommends the atlas for academic libraries, especially those with health care or Scandinavian interests.