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Physical activity has many positive effects on our health, as it is associated with a lower risk of several chronic diseases. At the same time, a sedentary lifestyle is associated with an increased risk of disease.

HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) may have consequences for the individual person and society. Infections can be prevented by dissemination of knowledge, testing, guidance and by supporting behavioural changes when necessary.

Guidelines for children who have started vaccinations in other countries and children born in Sweden who have not followed the regular programme.

A person who sought care at Region Stockholm has been diagnosed with mpox caused by the clade 1 variant. It is the first case caused by clade 1 to be diagnosed outside the African continent.

Being outdoors can provide many health benefits for both physical and mental health. Access to outdoor areas and the opportunity to practice outdoor activities therefore play an important role in public health.

We provide information about manufacturing and trade of alcoholic beverages, technical spirits and alcoholic preparations in Sweden. There is also information for those who serve, arrange tastings or in any other way handle alcoholic beverages in Sweden.

There are many aspects to communicable disease prevention and control, all with the aim of preventing the spread of communicable diseases in the population.

Smoking is unevenly distributed in the population, and there are significant differences between various groups based on education, income, and employment. The use of nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes is increasing among the population and is most common among individuals aged 16–29 years.

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Before you make tobacco free nicotine products available to consumers on the Swedish market, you need to notify the sale to either the municipality or us. Tobacco free nicotine products must be compliant with the legal requirements in Sweden and only be sold to those who have reached the age of 18.