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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…

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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…

The Swedish population has a relatively broad understanding of the responsible use of antibiotics, as measured by the Eurobarometer in 2022. A contributing factor to the comparatively high levels of understanding can be attributed to continuous communication efforts aiming to increase awareness of

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is tasked with monitoring, reporting and actively participating in public health work within the EU and internationally. Cooperation takes place primarily through the various EU institutions, the World Health Organisation (WHO), and other UN bodies within the

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.

The Mpox Booster Trial investigates whether a booster dose of the MVA-BN vaccine improves immune protection against mpox and is safe. Here you can find the trial’s aims, design, partners, and further information.

EUPAP – An European Physical Activity on Prescription model Organisations from ten EU member states will be partners in this 3-year project for facilitating the transfer of the Swedish best practice model for physical activity on prescription (FaR).