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Main health risks for Sweden

Main health risks for Sweden

Diseases transmitted by insects or animals

Sweden has been affected by the avian flu epizootic, yet no case of human transmission has been observed.

Each summer, cases of tick-borne encephalitis are reported in Sweden. The risk is higher in wooden and in rural areas.

Diseases transmitted by food, water or through the environment

There is no specific risk.

Diseases transmitted by contact with infected people

The country is currently affected by the ongoing outbreak of influenza A / H1N1, but its severity does not appear different from the rest of the world. Worldwide, the vast majority of H1N1 illnesses have been mild, and most deaths have occurred among pregnant women or among people with underlying medical conditions, including respiratory conditions, diabetes, heart disease and immune deficiency.

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