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The fact sheet is primarily aimed at caregivers and can be disseminated through healthcare professionals, particularly in maternal health, child health, paediatric health and primary care.

Sweden's Official Statistics (SOS) are statistics that are particularly important for describing Sweden. Official statistics contribute to the development of our society by being objective and relevant, which benefits citizens.

During winter, influenza and COVID-19 spread the most. That is why it is important to get vaccinated and ensure you have good protection against serious illness.

All applications for permits to handle certain goods dangerous to health must be submitted to the Public Health Agency by the individuals or companies who will handle the substances for business or for research purposes as listed in the appendix to the regulation on the Prohibition of Certain Goods…

The main role of The Public Health Agency of Sweden in regard to communicable diseases control is that of coordination and provision of knowledge and guidelines. The operative responsibility on the other hand lies at the regional level with the County Medical Officers. Providers of health and

The report is mainly intended for employees and decision-makers within county councils, municipalities, civil society organisations as well as relevant authorities and professional associations. The report aims to contribute with knowledge for health promotion and disease prevention work.

One of the most important tasks of the Public Health Agency of Sweden is to continuously follow the epidemiological situation concerning communicable diseases, especially those included in the Communicable Diseases Act.

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…

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.

This report is a compilation of existing knowledge about the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine products in terms of the extent of their use, the health risks and the social costs.