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EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) in public health are designated by the European Commission to support national reference laboratories in improving diagnostics, testing methods, and surveillance of serious cross-border health threats. The purpose is to promote harmonised approaches and best

The Swedish Longitudinal Gambling Study (Swelogs) is a long-term population-based study examining the relationship between gambling for money and health.

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.

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is always on standby to conduct microbiological analyses of high-consequence infectious agents that pose a danger to society. For this purpose, the Agency operates a high-containment laboratory to process samples from patients suspected to be infected with

Tobacco free nicotine products must meet set product requirements when provided to consumers on the Swedish market. For example, products must not contain vitamins, caffeine or taurine.

Healthy eating habits include a high intake of fruit and vegetables and low consumption of saturated fat, salt and sugar. However, eating habits are complex and many factors play a role in the choice of food, for example, culture, accessibility and supply, as well as price and marketing.

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is responsible for the National vaccination register and for monitoring vaccination coverage.

Biorisk management is defined as coordinated activities to direct and control an organisation with regard to biological risk or “biorisk”. These activities include both administrative controls as well as laboratory procedures and practices.

Antibiotics must be used responsibly and the availability of antibiotics of special medical value must be safeguarded. The Government has commissioned the Public Health Agency of Sweden (PHAS) to propose and pilot new models for keeping approved antibiotics available on the Swedish market.