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Fewer young children die from congenital heart defects in Sweden
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Fewer young children die from congenital heart defects in Sweden

The number of young children who die from congenital heart defects has decreased significantly in the 21st century. Early detection - even before the child is born - is a large part of the explanation
Arvid's brother was addicted to gambling - help is not enough
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Arvid's brother was addicted to gambling - help is not enough

The gambling devil almost took Arvid Bergman's brother. Just like hundreds of thousands of other Swedes, his brother suffered from gambling addiction
Psychiatry should stop more dangerous people from harming others
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Psychiatry should stop more dangerous people from harming others

The government has held the first meeting of the Council for Women's Peace. One measure is that psychiatric services should make better risk assessments to prevent deadly violence against women
Swedish Medical Ethics Council wants to investigate possibility of more than two legal parents
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Swedish Medical Ethics Council wants to investigate possibility of more than two legal parents

Remove the 40-year age limit for IVF treatment and investigate the possibility of more than two people being legal parents. These are some of the proposals from the State Medical Ethics Council, which wants to ease restrictions on assisted fertilization
Gambling problems are growing - young people and children at risk
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Gambling problems are growing - young people and children at risk

350,000 Swedes suffer from some form of gambling addiction, and at the same time gambling and problems among children and young people are increasing. The state's work to address the problem is failing, a new review shows
Ukraine receives 60 million from Sweden for healthcare and social care
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Ukraine receives 60 million from Sweden for healthcare and social care

Sweden is contributing an additional 60 million to Ukraine for children's healthcare and social services.
Thousands evicted, something is deeply wrong
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Thousands evicted, something is deeply wrong

Last year, more people were evicted from their homes than in any year in the past 20 years. Something is deeply wrong, says Malcolm Momodou Jallow, the Left Party's spokesperson for housing policy
Courts want to be able to warn the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate about convicted doctors
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Courts want to be able to warn the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate about convicted doctors

The courts want to be able to warn the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo) about licensed healthcare personnel who are convicted of crimes. This is evident from a joint request to change the law that the Swedish courts and the Social Security Administration sent to the government, writes Corren
She became homeless and says she lost her identity
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She became homeless and says she lost her identity

It started with a divorce. Veronica, who had an orderly life, completely fell apart - and became homeless
Large increase in self-harm among young girls in Sweden
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Large increase in self-harm among young girls in Sweden

Self-harm among girls has skyrocketed. The proportion of 12- to 15-year-olds who required hospital treatment for self-harm doubled between 2015 and 2023, according to a report from the National Board of Health and Welfare
Minister on criticism says our damned duty to prevent violence in close relationships and protect children
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Minister on criticism says our damned duty to prevent violence in close relationships and protect children

Time and again, society fails to stop violence in close relationships and violence against children - despite many victims having had contact with healthcare, social services or the police. It is quite obvious that not enough is being done, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
The alarm about violence: doing far too little
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The alarm about violence: doing far too little

Many people who are subjected to violence within the family or a close relationship have had extensive contact with authorities - but still have not received help. This is shown by a review carried out by the National Board of Health and Welfare
Kristersson establishes Council for Women's Peace to combat men's violence against women
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Kristersson establishes Council for Women's Peace to combat men's violence against women

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is establishing a council to combat men's violence against women. Thousands of women are living in fear, he says
Government to review compulsory psychiatric care after murder in Boden
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Government to review compulsory psychiatric care after murder in Boden

The mother of the 22-year-old perpetrator had pleaded for help for her son's poor health. After the high-profile murder in Boden, the government has appointed an investigation to review compulsory psychiatric care
Screening when many are injured should be done the same way
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Screening when many are injured should be done the same way

A new national system has been developed to assess initial care efforts when multiple people are injured at the same location. Education and training for the system will begin this year
The expert: Physical activity and weight loss can help with osteoarthritis
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The expert: Physical activity and weight loss can help with osteoarthritis

Rosehip powder, ginger and turmeric. The list of alternative osteoarthritis treatments is long - and is frequently touted in both advertising and on social media
Expert advice: Avoid food conflict at the table
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Expert advice: Avoid food conflict at the table

Christmas food and togetherness are the dream for some, but for those who suffer from an eating disorder, the holiday can be pure anxiety. How should you as a relative act when food is a problem? Try to avoid conflicts at the Christmas table, says Pia Elofsson Varis at the association Frisk & Fri
After cancer alarm – Swedish women cannot be reached
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After cancer alarm – Swedish women cannot be reached

At least three Swedish women who became pregnant through a Danish sperm donor have not yet received information about the life-threatening cancer gene that their children may carry, reports SVT Nyheter.
Knee and bowel surgery queues to be shortened
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Knee and bowel surgery queues to be shortened

The National Board of Health and Welfare is proposing an extra investment in surgeries for knee replacements, inguinal hernias and colonoscopies. The aim of the proposals, which the government has asked the National Board of Health and Welfare to make, is to shorten the queues
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.
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