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The changing climate means that we can expect average temperatures to rise and heatwaves to become more common. High temperatures can be dangerous for everyone, but the following at-risk groups are particularly vulnerable: elderly people, those with chronic health conditions, people with disabilities, young children, pregnant women and people taking certain medication. This guidance addresses qualified staff in health and social care.

The results show that the sexual health in Sweden is good, 58% of the population report being satisfied with their sex life. Men to a higher extent than women (28% versus 18%) think they do not have sex often enough. More women than men (20% versus 10%) report having felt too tired or stressed to have sex.

Key priorities for containing antibiotic resistance in human health in Sweden involve preventing infections in healthcare settings and in society in general, regulating sales of antibiotics, up-to-date treatment recommendations and good availability of data on antibiotic use and resistance.

The Public Health Agency of Sweden participates in the European Union’s public health efforts by representing Sweden in expert groups, working groups, and networks linked to, among others, the European Commission, the EU’s disease control agency ECDC, the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA)…

An international study will investigate the effect of a third dose of vaccine against mpox. The EU-funded project involves researchers from universities and clinics in Sweden, Belgium, France, and Ireland, and is coordinated by the Public Health Agency of Sweden.

The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children 6–9 years old is high and increases with age. These results were obtained from a survey of a representative sample in Sweden.

This information sheet is intended for those who sell or intend to start selling electronic cigarettes and refill containers to consumers (retailers).

This health economic report presents a cost effectiveness analysis of introducing chickenpox vaccination for children in Sweden from a societal and healthcare perspective. It also includes analyses of costs and cost-savings at national and regional levels.