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Fewer and fewer children are being born – and mothers are getting older
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Fewer and fewer children are being born – and mothers are getting older

Fewer children are being born in Sweden than in many years – and both first-time and second-time mothers are getting older. This is shown by new statistics from the National Board of Health and Welfare
Successful fight against cervical cancer: "Delightful"
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Successful fight against cervical cancer: "Delightful"

The number of women affected by cervical cancer has decreased significantly since 2015. Among those who test themselves regularly, the risk of getting sick is reduced by approximately 90 percent
Poisoning accidents are decreasing – fewer deaths
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Poisoning accidents are decreasing – fewer deaths

National Board of Health and Welfare: How healthcare can be strengthened in war
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National Board of Health and Welfare: How healthcare can be strengthened in war

Young people who have been drafted and healthcare professionals who are no longer working in healthcare could relieve the burden on healthcare in the event of war. This is proposed by the National Board of Health and Welfare
The National Board of Health and Welfare will map young gang murderers
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The National Board of Health and Welfare will map young gang murderers

The National Board of Health and Welfare will survey children who have been recruited for murder missions in gang environments, reports Sveriges Radio's Ekot.
Lann: National plan to strengthen cardiovascular care
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Lann: National plan to strengthen cardiovascular care

Care for cardiovascular disease must become more equal, according to the government. The National Board of Health and Welfare will now develop a national action plan
Major differences in compulsory care: "Not successful"
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Major differences in compulsory care: "Not successful"

Patients whose first encounter with psychiatry has taken place under duress are at greatest risk of being involuntarily hospitalized again and also have an increased risk of suicide, according to a survey by the National Board of Health and Welfare.
Strong increase in testosterone in young men
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Strong increase in testosterone in young men

The number of young men receiving testosterone on prescription has increased sharply over the last 20 years.
Youth clinics should become more equal
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Youth clinics should become more equal

Sweden's youth clinics should develop and become more equal to promote young people's mental health.
Arrested for rape – allowed to work as a doctor in Norway
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Arrested for rape – allowed to work as a doctor in Norway

A Swedish doctor was granted permission to practice his profession in Norway while he was in custody on suspicion of raping several patients, reports Norwegian NTB.
Man Wrongly Declared Dead Loses Lawsuit Against Swedish State
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Man Wrongly Declared Dead Loses Lawsuit Against Swedish State

Jonathan Ravelin, who sued the state after being wrongly declared dead, will not receive any damages according to a verdict in the Stockholm District Court. The verdict will be appealed
New Guidelines Aim to Improve Menopause Support for Women
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New Guidelines Aim to Improve Menopause Support for Women

For the first time, the National Board of Health and Welfare is releasing national guidelines for discomfort in menopause. Affected women should receive better advice and more information about hormone treatment
Midwife Banned from Home Births for Violating Health Guidelines
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Midwife Banned from Home Births for Violating Health Guidelines

A midwife is prohibited with immediate effect from assisting at home births. She has conducted her business in contravention of the National Board of Health and Welfare's guidelines and also assisted with risk births at home
Inadequate Reporting May Allow Medically Unfit Individuals to Keep Weapons
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Inadequate Reporting May Allow Medically Unfit Individuals to Keep Weapons

Not all weapon holders who are medically unsuitable to have weapons are reported by healthcare personnel, according to a new report that has been produced after the mass murder at Campus Risbergska. The duty to report needs to be followed better, says the National Board of Health and Welfare's director-general Björn Eriksson
Extending Breast Cancer Screening to Age 84 Could Save Lives
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Extending Breast Cancer Screening to Age 84 Could Save Lives

Raising the upper age limit for breast cancer screening to 84 years would be health-economically profitable and save lives. These are the conclusions in a report that the Breast Cancer Association has made
Minister Urges Immediate Action on Ambulance Safety Without New Laws
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Minister Urges Immediate Action on Ambulance Safety Without New Laws

The Government does not rule out legislative changes after the incident where a paramedic was killed. But much can be done already now, according to Minister for Health Care Elisabet Lann (KD)
Doctors Criticize Sweden's Decision on Colon Cancer Screening Age
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Doctors Criticize Sweden's Decision on Colon Cancer Screening Age

The National Board of Health and Welfare does not want to lower the age for screening tests for colon cancer, despite it being recommended by the EU. The proposal is now being criticized
Sweden Proposes Equal Maternity Care for Rural Areas
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Sweden Proposes Equal Maternity Care for Rural Areas

Bring forward parenting programs and investigate maternity care in rural areas, these are some of the National Board of Health and Welfare's proposals to improve maternity care and postnatal care in Sweden.
Fines Proposed for Parents Refusing Child Welfare Assistance
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Fines Proposed for Parents Refusing Child Welfare Assistance

Parents who do not accept help for their children at risk should be able to be subject to a fine. It may sound harsh, but we do it because one should take their parental responsibility, says Minister for Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party)
Sweden Considers Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age to 13
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Sweden Considers Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age to 13

The Government and The Sweden Democrats want to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years. The Social Democrats want to lower it to 14 years
New Gender Identity Law Spurs Surge in Legal Gender Change Applications
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New Gender Identity Law Spurs Surge in Legal Gender Change Applications

Since the new gender identity law came into effect on July 1 this year, at least 559 people have applied for a change of legal gender. It was a pent-up need, says Lea Larsson, expert at RFSL
Government Urges Better Summer Staffing Plans for Healthcare
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Government Urges Better Summer Staffing Plans for Healthcare

After yet another summer with alarm reports of staff shortages in both ambulance and healthcare, the government wants the regions to plan better. The National Board of Health and Welfare is now tasked with seeing what can be improved, but the SKR thinks the government is missing the target
Minister Calls Meeting Over Public Health Agency Criticism
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Minister Calls Meeting Over Public Health Agency Criticism

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) has once again summoned the Director-General of the Public Health Agency Olivia Wigzell. I take the criticism seriously, says the minister
Benefit Requirements May Boost Crime, Critics Warn
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Benefit Requirements May Boost Crime, Critics Warn

Several heavy-duty referral bodies are critical of the government's proposed grant reform. According to SKR, the proposals may instead have the opposite effect
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