Helsefarer
Helsefarer is a term used in Norwegian and Danish public health discourse to refer to hazards or dangers to human health arising from a wide range of sources. It is used to describe factors that increase the probability of adverse health outcomes for individuals or populations and is often employed in risk assessment, surveillance, and health communication.
Etymology and scope: The word combines helse (health) with farer (dangers). While not a formal stand-alone category
Applications: In practice, authorities and researchers identify helsefarer, assess exposure or probability of harm, and implement
Examples: Air pollution, contaminated drinking water, occupational exposure to hazardous substances, infectious disease transmission, extreme heat,
See also: Related topics include health risk assessment, environmental health, occupational safety, public health surveillance, and