Fit Futures (FF) is a population-based health study that aims to increase knowledge about young people's health and lifestyle. Students in years 11, 12 and 13 of secondary school education (between the age of 15 and 18) were invited to participate in 3 surveys led by FF. These surveys were conducted between 2010 and 2022 – the first being in 2010-2011 (FF1), the second being in 2012-2013 (FF2), and the last in 2021-2022.
| Year | Name | Number of participants |
| 2010-2011 | Fit Futures 1 | 1 038 |
| 2012-2013 | Fit Futures 2 | 868 |
| 2021-2022 | Fit Futures 3 | 716 * |
* In the third survey, 705 participants answered one or more questionnaires and took part in clinical testing, while 11 participants answered a questionnaire.
Fit Futures is a part of the Department of Community Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway.
Please read the links below for more information about ongoing projects, publications and research.
Project leaders with a doctorate degree who are affiliated with competent research institutions may apply to access research data from Fit Futures. PhD and master students may not apply for research data. Their supervisor may apply for data on behalf of students and act as their project leader.
The Data- and biobank committee process applications for research data and biological material in regular meetings.
An agreement between UiT v/Fit Futures and the responsible Research Institution sets the framework for the project´s access to research data and biological material. Disclosure and use of FF data must contribute to increased knowledge about young people's lifestyle and health. Data transfers and use must be according to our guidelines and in line with the project's own description (protocol) and other necessary approvals. The project may publish an agreed upon number of articles. The project may apply for an extended access to research data or biological material if it is delayed.
Find more information on how to apply for research data and biological material, fees and the Data- and biobank committee.
We are extremely grateful that you have contributed very valuable data by sharing your lifestyle and health information with us. As a participant in Fit Futures, you can be assured that your information will be used exclusively for health statistics and approved research purposes. It is not possible to identify you from publications using data from Fit Futures, thus your identity is protected. We respect your privacy and process your personal information in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Find more information about how we process and protect your personal information below.
