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The Public Health Agency of Sweden

WEBThe Public Health Agency of Sweden is an independent public authority under the Swedish Government. We work to ensure good public health and to ensure that the population is protected against communicable diseases and other health threats. On these pages you find a summary of what we do in various areas of public health and a compilation of

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Public Health Reporting

WEBIt is an ongoing collaborative project between the Public Health Agency of Sweden and the 21 Swedish regions. The purpose of the national public health survey is to report the state of health and preconditions of health of the population, over time to monitor national and regional public health policies. The survey also makes it possible to

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The Public Health Agency of Sweden

WEBLiving Conditions and Lifestyle. The Public Health Agency of Sweden compiles, develops and disseminates knowledge to support health promotion and preventive health work, in areas such as mental health, sexual health and lifestyle. We are also the national coordinating agency for suicide prevention. Our mission within …

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Microbiology, Diagnostics and Biorisk management

WEBFor our contract customers, for referral of diagnostic samples please contact customer support during office hours (weekdays 08.00–12.00, 13.00–15.30 CET) or after office hours our clinical microbiologist on duty on +46-10-205 24 00. The Public Health Agency of Sweden performs microbiological laboratory analysis including diagnostics …

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The Public Health Agency of Sweden

WEBFor people in risk groups, the vaccination is free. of charge throughout the country. It is possible to be vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 at the same time. It is likely that both flu and COVID-19 will spread this winter. Vaccination is the best way to protect those who are at an increased risk of becoming seriously ill.

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FAQ about COVID-19

WEBCOVID-19 is mainly transmitted between people via respiratory droplets or secretions from the respiratory tract. Transmission via droplets happens when an infected person coughs, sneezes, speaks or breathes out and the droplets reach mucous tissue in someone's eyes, nose, or mouth. There might be places and situations where the risk of

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Child and adolescent health

WEBMost children and adolescents in Sweden report that they have good health. Children in Sweden have good lifestyle habits compared to children in many other European countries. The lifestyle habits of adolescents are also largely improving. A decreasing number of adolescents have been drunk, smoke or take snuff. Eating habits …

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Health economics

WEBHealth economics. Health economics is a discipline within economics that is used to analyse and assess the costs and impact of the use of resources within the health and social care services. Impact usually refers to the number of life years or quality adjusted life years, but other outcomes are also possible. Health economic assessments

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Sexual and reproductive health and rights

WEBSexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) cover many different aspects and a vital approach in this broad area is the principle of non-discrimination and equality. Aspects included in SRHR are for example access to health care and knowledge in relation to sexuality, in order for all individuals to be able to take responsibility for their

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Vaccination programmes and recommendations

WEBVaccination programmes and recommendations. In Sweden, children are offered protection against eleven diseases through the national vaccination programme for children. In 2022, a vaccination programme against pneumococcal infections for risk groups started. Additional vaccinations are recommended for children and adults at risk.

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Towards a good and equitable health

WEBIn June 2018, the Swedish Parliament adopted a new national public health policy with a reformulated public health goal and revised target areas. The public health policy has a clearer focus on equitable health with an overarching objective of eliminating avoidable health inequalities within one generation. In May 2019, the Swedish Government

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Suicide prevention – the Public Health Agency’s Role

WEB1177.se. Suicide prevention hotline providing (chat.mind.se) (in Swedish) Updated: 19 January 2024. Suicide is a public health concern, and the Public Health Agency's role in preventing suicide is to coordinate efforts on a national level. We are also responsible for monitoring, and developing and disseminating knowledge to prevent suicide.

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Regional Comparisons Public Health 2019

WEBRegional Comparisons Public Health (Öppna jämförelser folkhälsa 2019) is an indicator-based comparative study, presenting 39 indicators. The indicators reflect health outcomes as well as social and living conditions, and lifestyle habits. Social conditions include socioeconomic factors such as education, work and occupation, while …

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Neurocysticerkos – ny möjlighet att utvärdera behandling med …

WEBVid stor parasitbörda, mer än tre cystor, utsöndras det tillräckligt med antigen för att följa och utvärdera behandlingen. Mängden antigen sjunker i regel inom två till tre månader efter behandling till skillnad mot antikropparna som kvarstår under mycket lång tid.

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