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Physical activity has many positive effects on our health, as it is associated with a lower risk of several chronic diseases. At the same time, a sedentary lifestyle is associated with an increased risk of disease.

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is tasked with monitoring and considering the need for non-medical goods to be classed as narcotics and the need to control goods under the terms of the Prohibition of Certain Goods Dangerous to Health Act (Lag om förbud mot vissa hälsofarliga varor (SFS 1999:42).

Smoking is unevenly distributed in the population, and there are significant differences between various groups based on education, income, and employment. The use of nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes is increasing among the population and is most common among individuals aged 16–29 years.

Information about the Public Health Agency's regulations FoHMFS 2014:3 on exceptions to the requirement for a permit in accordance with the Prohibition of Certain Goods Dangerous to Health Act (SFS 1999:42). The regulations only concern gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4-butanediol (1,4-BD).

Cannabis is the most common narcotic drug in Sweden. In the age group 16–84 years 3.5 percent of men and 1.6 percent of women have used cannabis over the past 12 months in 2024.

Daily cigarette smoking has decreased in Sweden since the 1980s. This decrease coincides with the broad tobacco prevention efforts that have been carried out during the same period.

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.

Described here are the rules for obtaining a permit to organise the tasting of alcoholic beverages and preparations. The information is primarily aimed at those who are the business operator or those who wish to arrange a tasting.

In this passage you can read a short introduction about the regulations concerning retail trade and serving of medium-strong beer. For instance you will learn the definition of medium-strong beer and the requirements of the premises.