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The programme builds on cooperation between clinical microbiological laboratories and the Public Health Agency of Sweden, and complements the epidemiological surveillance conducted through SmiNet and other non-microbial surveillance systems.

The proportion with some degree of gambling problems in the past year is around 4 percent in the Swedish population. 130.000 people share a household with someone experiencing gambling problems.

Sweden has a relatively low use of antibiotics per capita and a comparatively favourable situation with regards to antibiotic resistance. This situation is influenced by factors such as a longstanding adherence to evidence-based guidelines, strong local commitment, and strategic efforts at both

Antibiotic resistance is a priority research issue in Sweden. The National Research Programme on Antibiotic Resistance has a broad, interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral perspective and includes both basic and applied research.

The antibiotic resistance situation in Sweden is currently favorable, with comparatively low levels of both antibiotic resistance and use in the human and animal sector. This outcome is influenced by several factors including strong local commitment as well as strategic work at both the regional

This report describes the monitoring systems for influenza in use during the winter season of 2021–2022 and the results of both epidemiological and virological surveillance. Data are also compared to previous influenza seasons.

To be able to respond to an outbreak of a serious communicable disease or other cross-border health threat, several public authorities, regions, municipalities and organisations need to work together. The Public Health Agency of Sweden is responsible for coordinating the national work with communicable…