Search

This report describes the monitoring systems for influenza in use during the winter season of 2020–2021 and the results of both epidemiological and virological surveillance. Data are also compared to previous influenza seasons.

Tobacco smoking has decreased in the population since the 1980’s, while snus use has increased in recent years after having remained relatively unchanged for a longer period of time. The use of nicotine products, such as nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes, has increased among young people in recent…

The results show that the sexual health in Sweden is good, 58% of the population report being satisfied with their sex life. Men to a higher extent than women (28% versus 18%) think they do not have sex often enough. More women than men (20% versus 10%) report having felt too tired or stressed to

The Swedish method for prescribing physical activity were chosen as best practice by the European Commission to be implemented in other EU Member States. The transfer and adoption were supported through the project EUPAP – A European Physical Activity on Prescription model – coordinated…

Bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics are a growing public health problem and cause increased morbidity and mortality. Antibiotic resistance also involves large costs for the health services, for example in the form of prolonged hospital stays and drugs that are more expensive.

All municipalities, regions and public authorities in Sweden that receive information about a suspected or confirmed incident that could cause an international threat to human health must immediately inform the duty officer at the Public Health Agency of Sweden. This obligation to notify does not

The national guidelines issued by the Public Health Agency of Sweden for COVID-19 vaccination aim to prevent severe disease and death. The guidelines are regularly updated and adjusted in response to changes in the epidemiological situation and the risks associated with COVID-19.

Experts from the Nordic countries and the rest of Europe will gather in Brussels on June 3 to discuss the way forward regarding screeen use related to health among children and adolescents. The conference will be broadcast digitally and can be followed by anyone interested.

EUPAP

Retailers, operators of first retail outlets, who sell tobacco products to consumers, are responsible for having economic operator identifier codes and facility identifier codes for their facilities, and that the information provided is correct and up-to-date.