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Young People in Care Overmedicated with Psychotropic Drugs

The mental illness among children and young people in social care has increased and they receive significantly more medication than their peers. In some cases, the medication seems to be unnecessarily heavy, according to the National Board of Health and Welfare, which assesses the situation as serious.

Young People in Care Overmedicated with Psychotropic Drugs

Gambling Addiction Treatment Rises as Forced Care Declines in 2024

The number of people receiving care and treatment for gambling addiction is increasing, according to fresh statistics from the National Board of Health and Welfare. However, the number of those forcibly cared for due to harmful use and substance dependence is decreasing.

Gambling Addiction Treatment Rises as Forced Care Declines in 2024

Home Abortions Increase in Sweden as Medical Methods Dominate

The number of abortions in Sweden is stable according to the National Board of Health and Welfare's figures. An increasing number of people are terminating their pregnancies at home.

Home Abortions Increase in Sweden as Medical Methods Dominate

Concerns Over Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14 in Sweden

The Government is considering whether the age of criminal responsibility should be lowered to 14 years. This could lead to even younger children being recruited by gangs, warn police, prosecutors, and courts.

Concerns Over Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14 in Sweden

40 Driving Licenses Revoked After Elevated Peth Test Results

Last year, the Transport Agency revoked around 40 driving licenses where the reason was elevated peth values on two measurement occasions. The authority rejects the claims that thousands of driving licenses were revoked for that reason.

40 Driving Licenses Revoked After Elevated Peth Test Results

Digital Healthcare Visit Now Sufficient for Legal Gender Change

A digital healthcare visit can be enough to change one's legal gender. The details surrounding the new legislation are now clear and the goal is to make the process simple.

Digital Healthcare Visit Now Sufficient for Legal Gender Change

Record Low Number of Children in Sheltered Housing Raises Safety Concerns

Never have so few children been allowed to accompany them to a sheltered accommodation as now. Last year's proportion was the lowest that the national association Unizon has ever measured in its accommodations.

Record Low Number of Children in Sheltered Housing Raises Safety Concerns

Healthcare to Enhance Detection of Violence Victims

Children and adults who are murdered in the home have often been in contact with healthcare before. Now, the National Board of Health and Welfare wants to help healthcare staff detect more victims of violence in time.

Healthcare to Enhance Detection of Violence Victims

New Protein Discovery Sheds Light on Post-Covid Inflammation

Researchers have discovered a set of proteins in the blood of individuals with severe symptoms of post-covid. This suggests that those affected may have an inflammation in the body.

New Protein Discovery Sheds Light on Post-Covid Inflammation

Experts Dismiss Kennedy's Autism Cause Claims as Unfounded

In September, the cause of autism has been pinpointed by the USA - this has been stated by Health Minister Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Experts Dismiss Kennedy's Autism Cause Claims as Unfounded

ADHD Medication Use Nearly Doubles Among Young Swedish Women

Almost a doubling. That's how much the collection of ADHD medication has increased among women over the past five years, according to the National Board of Health and Welfare.

ADHD Medication Use Nearly Doubles Among Young Swedish Women

Extreme Weather and Viruses Threaten Global Blood Donation Supply

Australia was hit by a blood shortage when an impending cyclone caused thousands of cancelled donations. A new study shows how a changed climate with extreme weather and new disease patterns risks threatening the blood supply chain.

Extreme Weather and Viruses Threaten Global Blood Donation Supply

Healthcare Follow-Up Lacking for Chronic Disease Patients, Report Finds

The healthcare system's follow-up for individuals with chronic diseases is deficient, states the National Board of Health and Welfare in a new report. .

Healthcare Follow-Up Lacking for Chronic Disease Patients, Report Finds

Experts Criticize New Guidelines on Pregnancy Induction at 41 Weeks

The National Board of Health and Welfare's new guidelines on the initiation of pregnant women receive harsh criticism from 15 experts in gynecology and obstetrics. .

Experts Criticize New Guidelines on Pregnancy Induction at 41 Weeks

Young Men in Sweden Cut Risky Drinking by Half Over Two Decades

Young people in Sweden are saying no to alcohol to an increasingly greater extent. According to a new compilation from IQ, the risky consumption has almost halved among young people over the last 20 years – and the greatest change is among men.

Young Men in Sweden Cut Risky Drinking by Half Over Two Decades

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.

Swedes Enjoy Longer Lives but Face Growing Health Inequality

Sweden's Maternity Clinics See Care Improvements After Review

There were deficiencies at all of the country's 45 maternity clinics when the Health and Care Inspectorate (Ivo) reviewed them last year. Now, 30 of them have improved their care and working methods.

Sweden's Maternity Clinics See Care Improvements After Review

The Minister: ADHD diagnoses are sold for payment

The Government wants to investigate private actors offering assessments for ADHD diagnoses. There is a structure here that in practice means selling diagnoses for payment, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).

The Minister: ADHD diagnoses are sold for payment

Burnout syndrome to be removed: "I think it will get better"

Tens of thousands of people are sick-listed every year for burnout syndrome. Now the diagnosis is disappearing.

Burnout syndrome to be removed: "I think it will get better"

Clear: Botkyrka to pay back millions

Botkyrka is to pay back 9. 6 million kronor of the grant the municipality received for social initiatives in disadvantaged areas.

Clear: Botkyrka to pay back millions

The Government wants civil conscription in healthcare

Already this fall, the National Board of Health and Welfare will submit its analysis of what a civil duty in healthcare could look like in the event of war. .

The Government wants civil conscription in healthcare

Fighting Back: Misleading Information about Revoked Driver's Licenses

The Transport Agency has been accused of withdrawing driving licenses – despite the motorists having zero promille in their blood. Now the authority is fighting back.

Fighting Back: Misleading Information about Revoked Driver's Licenses

Medical Association: The State Should Be Responsible for Emergency Hospitals

The state must take over the responsibility for the emergency hospitals to ensure that healthcare is based on national needs and planned with long-term perspective, writes Elin Karlsson, chairperson of the Hospital Doctors, on Svenska Dagbladet's debate page. .

Medical Association: The State Should Be Responsible for Emergency Hospitals

At Least 20 Murdered Women Last Year – Meeting About Violence

Violence against women continues in Sweden – and in 2024, at least 20 women were murdered. On Monday, a number of authority heads met to discuss how preventive work can be strengthened.

At Least 20 Murdered Women Last Year – Meeting About Violence