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National Center Proposed to Investigate Suicides

A national center that investigates suicides, not least among children. This is proposed by representatives of the Suicide Analysis Inquiry on DN Debatt.

Heat a Health Risk – Both Winter and Summer

Heatwaves pose the greatest health risk related to climate change in Sweden, according to the Public Health Agency. But even the warmer winters can affect people's well-being – especially further north in the country.

Study: Negative Impact of Excessive Screen Time

Young people with a lot of screen time fare worse physically and mentally than peers with less screen time. This is shown by a study from the School of Health Sciences at Jönköping University. We need to tackle young people's screen time in different ways, says one of the researchers behind the study.

Legal plant drug causes concern: "There are obvious dangers"

It is "unsatisfactory" that plant-based drugs are sold completely legally in Sweden, according to Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats). The Minister believes, however, that the authorities have control over the matter.

Two cases of measles in Norrbotten

Two cases of measles have been detected at hospitals in Norrbotten. The individuals, who have no connection to each other, have been at Sunderby Hospital and Piteå Hospital, respectively, during the latter half of August, reports SVT Norrbotten.

Plant drugs are pouring in – Customs Agency can only watch

Cultivation boxes for hallucinogenic mushrooms and tons of plant parts that can be used to get high pass the border to Sweden completely legally every year. The drugs are sold openly on the internet and in stores, and at the border, the Customs Service can only look on – since the products are not illegal in the form they are delivered.

Widespread outbreak of whooping cough

The number of cases of whooping cough continues to increase. Now, the Public Health Agency wants to increase awareness that a major spread of the disease is underway in Sweden.

Public Health Agency: "There is extremely strong research support"

The Public Health Agency has received criticism about the new screen areas. Now the agency is responding to the criticism. When it comes to sleep, there are many studies that show a causal link, says investigator Helena Frielingsdorf.

German advice on screen time stricter than Swedish

How much screen time is too much? Several countries in Europe are going further than Sweden's new recommendations regarding young people's use of social media and digital devices. In Germany, the authorities believe that children under 9 years old should spend a maximum of 45 minutes per day in front of the screen.

Criticism: No Research Support for New Screen Recommendations

The new screen areas from the Public Health Agency are being criticized by experts. It is not reasonable to set such sharp boundaries based on such a weak foundation, says sociologist Henrik Pallin.

Criticism of screen time advice: "Absurd concept"

Conversations, screen-free times and adults setting a good example. These can be keys to lure children away from screens without a fuss. At the same time, the new guidelines for screen use from the Public Health Agency receive criticism. The concept of screen time itself is absurd, says psychologist Siri Helle.

How much screen time is allowed for your child

The Public Health Agency provides recommendations for how parents should think about screen use for children and young people. This is what they look like:

New guidelines: Teenagers' screen time must be halved

Many children and young people should drastically reduce their screen time. New recommendations from the Public Health Agency advise teenagers to halve their usage. It's time to take back control over children's lives, time, and health, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).

Boot Throwing and Adventure Golf in the Fight Against Loneliness

Adventure golf, betting promenade, and boot throwing are some activities that seniors at one of the country's summer camps get to try out. The purpose is to counteract loneliness among the elderly in Sweden, where approximately 700,000 inhabitants lack a close friend.

Mpox: Very low risk of spread in Sweden

So far, only one case of the new, more dangerous mpox variant has been confirmed in Sweden. Even if new imported cases may come, the risk of a larger spread of infection here is very small. We are not facing a new pandemic, says Olivia Wigzell, acting Director-General at the Public Health Agency.

Sweden will not donate mpox vaccines