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More people are suffering from occupational diseases

More people are suffering from occupational diseases

Wed 10 Jun 2026 03:30 CEST

Reports of occupational diseases - that is, work-related illnesses that do not result from an accident - continue to increase, Sveriges Radio Ekot reports.

Swedish healthcare in crisis – "continues year after year"

Swedish healthcare in crisis – "continues year after year"

Thu 27 Nov 2025 04:00 CET

When the Swedish Work Environment Authority carried out inspections, three out of four workplaces in the healthcare sector were found to be defective. The worst was in the emergency hospitals

Many people feel bad at work: "Structural problem"

Many people feel bad at work: "Structural problem"

Wed 5 Nov 2025 07:00 CET

630,000 Swedes feel that they always have too high a workload, shows a new report from the Swedish Work Environment Authority. The problem is greatest in healthcare, social care and education

Report Highlights Workplace Vulnerability of Young Women in Sweden

Report Highlights Workplace Vulnerability of Young Women in Sweden

Wed 2 Apr 2025 08:57 CEST

The majority of young working women do not believe they can work until retirement age in their current profession, shows a new report. "It's about problems at the system and structural level", says Lars Lööw, head of the Work Environment Authority