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Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Snus use has also a negative impact on health. The majority of all people who smoke starts at an early age. Therefore, it is important to understand the contributing factors for tobacco onset to prevent tobacco use in

In order to identify antibiotic products that are particularly valuable for the Swedish healthcare, the Public Health Authority, in collaboration with PLATINEA and an external reference group, has carried out a clinical evaluation of antibiotic products based on their substance, formulation and

The EU Reference Laboratory for Public Health on "High-risk, Emerging and Zoonotic Bacterial pathogens" (EURL-PH-HEZB) is, as of 1 January 2025, one of the new designated EU Reference Laboratories for Public Health (EURL). It is led by a consortium coordinated by the Robert Koch Institute’s unit…

This report highlights how the changing climate affects health in several ways, from heatwaves and spread of infectious diseases to deteriorating water and air quality. The report can provide useful knowledge support for national authorities and county administrative boards affected by the

This report presents the health economic analyses informing the recommendation of herpes zoster vaccination for adults with increased risk for disease.

This report documents the NCDSim simulation model, a tool for analysing and projecting future morbidity in cancer and cardiovascular disease and how it is influenced by various modifiable risk factors.

Fact sheet for parents about vaccination against tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a rare disease in Sweden and the vaccination is only offered to children who have an increased risk of becoming infected.

The report presents different models for making available both new antibiotics and old antibiotics where national availability is insufficient. The models should also minimise the risk of resistance development while enabling the best possible care for patients with infections caused by multi-resistant bacteria.

A Nordic survey of clinically prioritised antibiotics at risk of insufficient availability shows uncertain access to several medically important antibiotics, especially narrow-spectrum antibiotics and formulations for children. The results indicate noticeable differences in product offerings between the Nordic countries, despite similar medical needs.

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.