Kristina Sparreljung

Stroke deaths in Sweden have more than halved this century, new figures show

Stroke mortality has more than halved in Sweden during the 21st century. “We are seeing fantastic progress in preventive work,” says Kristina Sparreljung, Secretary General of the Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation.

More than 500 Swedish swimming areas lack defibrillators, survey finds

More than 500 of Sweden's municipal swimming pools lack defibrillators, according to a survey by the Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation.

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.

Alcohol abuse linked to shortness of breath

Risky use or abuse of alcohol can be linked to shortness of breath and chronic cough, shows a study from Lund and Aalborg Universities.

So many bathing sites lack defibrillators