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Sweden eyes smoking ban in parks and cars
Science & Technology: 12 Mar 13
Sweden's current ban on smoking in bars and airplanes could be extended to parks, beaches, as well as people's own cars, according to a proposal under consideration by the Swedish National Institute for Public Health.
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Three in ten Swedes sit for eight hours a day
Science & Technology: 16 Oct 12
Experts call for further research into the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle after a survey carried out by the Swedish National Institute for Public Health revealed that 30 percent of Swedes sit for eight hours a day.
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More Swedish women addicted to gambling
Society: 30 Aug 12
Increasing numbers Swedish women are becoming compulsive gamblers according to a new report, results which have left experts surprised and demanding new regulations.
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New internet drug kills 14 young Swedes
National: 28 Jul 12
A new drug sold online has caused the deaths of 14 young men in Sweden since the beginning of July, and the Swedish National Institute of Public Health is now attempting a speedy process to ban the drug.
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The Swedish media and the 'Tooth Fairy State'
Analysis & Opinion: 25 May 12
A recent report admonishing Swedes about their dental hygiene prompts Swedish journalist and columnist Ola Tedin to reflect on how a sometimes uncritical media appears to serve the interests of the Swedish state.
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Sweden mulls ban on smoking outdoors
Science & Technology: 15 Mar 12
The Swedish government is looking at extending a current ban on smoking to include several outdoor spaces in a bid to reduce children's exposure to the dangers of second-hand smoke.
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Gambling addicts 'not getting enough help'
National: 23 Oct 11
Swedish health authorities have criticised the lack of help available in Sweden for gambling addiction, with many municipalities providing no resources at all to deal with the problem.
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Sweden targets cannabis use
Society: 17 Jul 11
Cannabis use is increasing sharply in Sweden, particularly among young men in larger cities, and a government initiative to combat this is now in the works.
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New rules prompt surge in liquor licence applications
Business & Money: 29 Mar 11
Applications for liquor licences have skyrocketed in Stockholm following a change in licensing laws that took effect at the start of the year.
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Public health body backs call for tobacco-display ban
Politics: 22 Mar 11
The Greens and the Left Party want to get rid of tobacco displays in Swedish shops, a proposal supported by the National Institute of Public Health but resisted by the government parties.
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Kids with 'smart' parents smoke more weed: study
Science & Technology: 22 Nov 10
Cannabis use among Swedish high school students is more common among those with university-educated parents, according to a new study published by the National Institute of Public Health.
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Efforts to curb youth drinking 'ineffective'
Society: 1 Nov 10
A new report released on Monday has questioned the efficacy of the Swedish government's investment of about 900 million kronor ($135.81 million) over the last 10 years in reducing youth alcohol consumption.
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Gothenburg sweet shop selling 'cannabis'
Society: 13 Apr 10
A sweet shop in central Gothenburg has started selling synthetic drugs that have not yet been classified as narcotics but whose effect is the same as cannabis.
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Sweden's minorities struggle with health
Society: 18 Jan 10
Sweden's minorities have more health problems than the population as a whole, according to a new study examining the respective health situations of the country's Jews, Romanies, Sweden Finns, Sami and Tornedalians.
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Sweden's 'obesity epidemic' shows signs of slowing: study
Science & Technology: 25 Nov 09
After decades of progressive weight gain, Swedes’ waistlines appear to have stopped expanding, a new study shows.
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Older Europeans drinking more: Swedish study
Science & Technology: 21 Sep 09
Alcohol consumption is on the rise among older Europeans, a new Swedish study shows, with researchers claiming that public health officials have been slow to react to the problem.
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More booze thieves targeting Systembolaget
Society: 29 Jul 09
Shoplifting at the Swedish state alcohol monopoly retailer Systembolaget has reached record high proportions, new figures show.
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Gay youngsters suffer poorer health: study
Society: 27 Jul 09
Gay and bisexual youths in Sweden suffer from poorer health, including psychological problems and an increased incidence of attempted suicide, a new report says.
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Alcohol abuse on the rise for Swedish women
Society: 13 Jul 09
Alcohol abuse among Swedish women is on the rise, with women over the age of 65 accounting for the most dramatic increase, according to new figures.
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Sweden's teenagers cut back on booze
Society: 27 Apr 09
Swedish teenagers are drinking less alcohol than they were a few years ago. It has become hip to be sober, according to the Swedish National Institute of Public Health.
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Regular tobacco use falling in Sweden: study
Society: 16 Mar 09
The number of regular smokers in Sweden has fallen by 200,000 in the last five years, with women comprising the largest part of the drop.
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'World of Warcraft is as addictive as cocaine': report
Science & Technology: 26 Feb 09
The computer game World of Warcraft is the most dangerous game on the market with a high risk of addiction, according to a new report from a Swedish youth organisation.
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Swedish girls start smoking earlier: study
Science & Technology: 15 Jan 09
Swedish girls are starting to smoke at younger ages than their counterparts in other countries, according to a new study.
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Swedish parenting: Back to a traditional future?
Lifestyle: 5 Mar 08
Four years on from the start of the great “curling” and “helicopter” debates, the issue of parenting is back in the news. This time round, the focus has switched to the unprecedented popularity of state-sponsored parenting classes. Peter Vinthagen Simpson takes a closer look.
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Swedish women put on weight
Science & Technology: 17 Dec 07
Swedish women have becoming progressively heavier over the last few years, a new study has shown.
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Scrapping alcohol monopoly 'would cause death and violence'
Society: 28 Aug 07
Abolishing Sweden's alcohol retail monopoly would cause consumption of alcoholic drinks to rise dramatically, leaving death, illness and violence in its wake, a new report claims. But critics of the current system say the report ignores existing problems.
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Worry over young Swedes' sex habits
Society: 17 May 06
Young Swedes are more likely to have group sex, more likely to be promiscuous and more likely to be sexually harassed than previous generations, according to a new report.
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