Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Degerud, Eirik Magnus Meek"
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Associations of Binge Drinking With the Risks of Ischemic Heart Disease and Stroke: A Study of Pooled Norwegian Health Surveys
Degerud, Eirik Magnus Meek; Høiseth, Gudrun; Mørland, Jørg; Ariansen, Inger Kristine Holtermann; Graff-Iversen, Sidsel; Ystrøm, Eivind; Zuccolo, Luisa; Tell, Grethe S.; Næss, Øyvind (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Norwegian health survey data (1987–2003) were analyzed to determine if binge drinking increases the risk of incident major events from ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke. Among current drinkers reporting average alcohol ... -
Bioavailability of iron, zinc, folate and vitamin A when fortified in condiments and seasonings
Degerud, Eirik Magnus Meek; Manger, Mari Skar; Strand, Tor A.; Dierkes, Jutta (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-11)Seasonings and condiments can be candidate vehicles for micronutrient fortification if consumed consistently and if dietary practices ensure bioavailability of the nutrient. In this review, we identify factors that may ... -
Cosinor modelling of seasonal variation in 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in cardiovascular patients in Norway
Degerud, Eirik Magnus Meek; Hoff, Rune; Nygård, Ottar; Strand, Elin; Nilsen, Dennis W. T.; Nordrehaug, Jan Erik; Midttun, Øivind; Ueland, Per Magne; De Vogel, Stefan; Dierkes, Jutta (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Background/Objectives: Seasonal variation may reduce the validity of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) as a biomarker of vitamin D status. Here we aimed to identify potential determinants of seasonal variation in 25OHD concentrations ... -
Educational attainment and mortality in schizophrenia
Tesli, Martin Steen; Degerud, Eirik Magnus Meek; Plana-Ripoll, Oleguer; Gustavson, Kristin; Torvik, Fartein Ask; Ystrøm, Eivind; Ask, Helga; Tesli, Natalia; Høye, Anne; Stoltenberg, Camilla; Reichborn-Kjennerud, Ted; Næss, Øyvind Erik; Nesvåg, Ragnar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Individuals suffering from schizophrenia have a reduced life expectancy with cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a major contributor. Low educational attainment is associated with schizophrenia, as well as with ... -
Examining the lower range of the association between alcohol intake and risk of incident hospitalization with atrial fibrillation
Ariansen, Inger; Degerud, Eirik Magnus Meek; Gjesdal, Knut; Tell, Grethe S.; Næss, Øyvind (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-12)Background Evidence is sparse on the association between alcohol intakes in the lower range and risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). We aimed to investigate self-reported low and moderate alcohol intakes and subsequent risk ... -
Vitamin D status and cardiovascular disease. Observational studies in patients who underwent coronary angiography
Degerud, Eirik Magnus Meek (Doctoral thesis, 2016-01-19)Background: Vitamin D is required to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, but it is unknown whether variation in vitamin D status in the general population is physiologically relevant to development of cardiovascular ...