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Swedes Enjoy Longer Lives but Face Growing Health Inequality

The Swedes' health is generally good and on average we live longer. But there are also inequalities that are worrying, according to a new report from the Public Health Agency. People with low socioeconomic status fare worse and die more often before the age of 65.

Influenza Cases Decline in Sweden as Peak Season Passes

Cases of influenza are decreasing for the second week in a row and the peak is now likely reached, according to the Public Health Agency. "The spread of infection reached its peak later compared to previous seasons", says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén.

Swine flu is raging - hitting young people hard

The flu season has hit hard against younger patients. An unusually large proportion of young people have become so ill that they have needed ECMO treatment. The reason is that a variant of swine flu dominates.

Researchers' trick against ill health – raise the tax

Higher tax on French fries and soda and lower on fruit and beans. With food tax shift, researchers hope to get us to eat better and healthier food. But a ban on McDonald's they do not believe in.

100,000 may die from malaria as US cuts aid

No disease in Africa is deadlier than malaria – especially for children. But Donald Trump's cuts in US aid are weakening the fight against the infection, experts warn. Thousands may die.

The Flu Puts Pressure on the Country's Emergency Departments: "Tough Period"

The flu has put heavy pressure on the country's emergency departments in recent weeks. But the Public Health Agency warns that the peak has not yet been reached and that the spread of infection is still widespread.

Gene Hackman died of heart failure

The actor Gene Hackman died of heart failure, announced local police and forensic pathologists at a press conference in Santa Fe on Friday afternoon local time. His wife Betsy Arakawa passed away about a week before her husband, infected by an unusual virus.

Influenza is raging – "widespread infection"

The flu continues to increase in society and the peak has not yet been reached. The past two weeks have also seen more people needing intensive care due to the disease.

Young Adults Face Rising Hypertension: A Silent Health Crisis Unfolds

In 20 years, the proportion of young adults suffering from high blood pressure – or hypertension – has doubled, according to statistics compiled by the Heart-Lung Foundation from the Public Health Agency. It's easy to think as a young adult that it's the older person's disease, says researcher Mattias Brunström.

The flu is raging – the peak has not been reached

The number of influenza cases in the country continues to increase. And the peak is not expected to have been reached yet.

Strategy to combat loneliness

Sweden will get its first strategy against loneliness. Loneliness is one of our time's major social problems, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) at a press conference.

Adult Swedes' eating worse and worse – and men eat the worst

Adult Swedes' eating habits continue their downward trend. Men still eat worse than women at group level. But young women's eating habits have undergone the greatest negative change.

Better eating habits are the primary weapon against heart disease

The number of new cases of heart disease is expected to increase drastically over the next 50 years. Better eating habits are pointed out as the single most effective measure to reverse the trend, according to a new report.

Physical violence during sex widespread among young people

Every fifth young woman has been subjected to physical violence during sex, and almost every fourth has been raped, shows a large survey from the Public Health Agency among people between 16 and 29 years old. I feel both sorrow and dismay, but also a desire to try to do something about this, says Klara Abrahamsson, one of the project leaders for the report.

Cancer will soon be the most common cause of death

The number of cancer cases in Sweden is increasing and soon the disease is expected to be the most common cause of death among women. Now, the National Board of Health and Welfare is launching a new tool to improve cancer care.

The Government Classifies Plant Drug as Narcotic

The popular plant-based drug kratom is now being classified as a narcotic by the government, reports P3 News. This follows a proposal from the Public Health Agency earlier this year.

Cases of Rubella Discovered in the Gothenburg Area

Several cases of parvovirus have been confirmed in the Gothenburg area. According to a press release from the Västra Götaland Region, the cases are however connected.

Proposal: Limit Advertising for Junk Food and Snacks

Limit advertising for unhealthy products in social media and limit junk food in public facilities such as swimming centers. These are some of the proposals to reverse the trend and get children and young people to eat better.

1.6 billion for strategy against mental illness

The Doctor: Covid Made Me a Different Person

Intensive care staff in 12-hour shifts far from home and relatives who were denied visits to dying family members. The Covid pandemic, which came to Sweden exactly five years ago, has left its mark on those who toiled in healthcare. Suddenly, we received patients who were blue in the face and couldn't breathe, says intensive care physician Lars Rocksén.

Imported as soap - this is how the plant drug is to be stopped

The Public Health Agency wants to classify the drug kratom as a narcotic, which is becoming increasingly popular. In 2023, 42 tons of the plant were imported. These are enormous quantities, says Jenny Åberg at the Customs Agency.

Public Health Agency: Kratom Classified as Narcotics

The Public Health Agency (PHA) proposes that the government should classify the plant kratom as a narcotic.

The Tip for Quitting Vapes

Did "stop vaping" make it into your New Year's resolution? Then there are a few methods that seem more effective than others, according to a new review.

The RS virus is spreading – protect the youngest and oldest

The season for the troublesome RS virus has begun and the spread is expected to increase going forward. The youngest and oldest in the population are at greatest risk.