Summaries

These are our Swedish publications which have summaries in English.

• Tobacco and cessation treatment 2010-01-27

  A factual text on the harmful effects of tobacco and the need for cessation treatment.

• HIA Development in the 21 Swedish County Administrative Boards 2009-12-17

  In 2007 and 2008, the Swedish County Administrative Boards were assigned the task of implementing and developing methodology for health impact assessment (HIA) by the government.

• It’s never too late! 2009-11-16

  With this report, the Swedish National Institute of Public Health (SNIPH) wants to increase knowledge about, and inspire to the establishment of, meeting places that promote social interaction, physical activity and good eating habits among older people.

• Health is like a petrol station that will be closed 2009-11-09

  During 2007 and 2008 the Swedish National Institute of Public Health coordinated a cooperative development project with ten local authorities. The project aimed to find a way to develop public health activities in these rural communities.

• What is the cost of sustainable eating habits? 2009-10-13

  Better health, better environment and money left to spare.

• County Report 2008 2009-10-07

  The supervision of the county administrative boards and municipalities under the Alcohol Act and Tobacco Act, and the municipalities’ other alcohol and drug-prevention work

• Drug prevention work in Sweden 2008 2009-09-30

  Report on preventive work to combat alcohol, narcotics, doping and tobacco related problems in Sweden in 2008.

• EU Health Programme 2008-2013 2009-06-02

  In 2009, the Swedish National Institute of Public Health was instructed by the government to identify and analyze how Swedish national authorities can contribute to the implementation of the national public health policy.

• Why are women more worried, anxious and depressed? A literature review 2009-05-28

  Worry, anxiety and depression is more common in women than in men. This report compiles the knowledge of the causes of these differences.

• Alcohol habits, attitudes and preventive measures – A national survey of doctors, nurses and midwives 2009-05-26

  In spring 2008, a questionnaire survey of alcohol habits was conducted among medical doctors, nurses and midwives. Questions were also asked about attitudes and work with alcohol prevention interventions.