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Week 14 2025
01.04.2025
Stricter controls make it harder for young people to buy tobacco in stores – but social media takes over
The proportion of minors buying cigarettes or e-cigarettes in kiosks has halved since 2020. However, more young people are now purchasing tobacco and nicotine products through social media or from friends. This is shown by a new study from the National Institute of Public Health.
Week 13 2025
26.03.2025
New recommendations for alcohol prevention in Greenland could break the vicious cycle
About half of the Greenlandic population has experienced alcohol problems in their childhood home—leading to an increased risk of violence and abuse. New recommendations for alcohol prevention aim to ensure that no children are harmed by alcohol in the future.
Week 12 2025
19.03.2025
More young people are asked for ID when buying alcohol – and fewer find alcohol easy accessible
New figures show that more young people are being asked to show ID when attempting to buy alcohol. At the same time, fewer find it easy to get hold of beer and spirits, and according to a researcher, this suggests that the authorities’ tightened control measures are starting to have an effect. However, there is still room for improvement.
Week 10 2025
05.03.2025
Children exposed to poverty face more health challenges
Shorter breastfeeding periods, poorer dietary and meal habits, and less physical activity. These are some of the challenges faced by children growing up in poverty, according to a new report based on data from more than 340,000 children.
Week 9 2025
26.02.2025
Greenlandic children with disabilities experience lower well-being compared to their peers
New report investigates, for the first time, health and well-being among children with disabilities in Greenland.
Week 8 2025
19.02.2025
Care staff receive support in handling ethical dilemmas in dementia care
Nursing home staff feel better equipped to handle ethical dilemmas in dementia care after participating in a specialized initiative, a new study shows.
Week 6 2025
04.02.2025
How are you? The Health of the Danish population under investigation
More than 300,000 Danes are being asked about their health and well-being in a new, large-scale survey. The results will serve as a foundation for better prevention efforts and other initiatives where the need is greatest.
Week 5 2025
29.01.2025
Municipalities face ethical dilemmas in health initiatives
Denmark’s municipalities often face difficult decisions when prioritizing between long-term prevention efforts targeting the general population and specific interventions for residents with chronic illnesses or acute health problems. This is the finding of a new study from the National Institute of Public Health.
Week 4 2025
22.01.2025
Every day over 1,700 Danes are injured in accidents
Injuries and accidents are among the leading causes of morbidity and hospitalizations in Denmark. This is shown by data from the new Danish Injury Register.
Week 3 2025
15.01.2025
New project aims to improve young people’s mental health in the Region of Southern Denmark
Young people in the Region of Southern Denmark will play a key role in a new project aimed at reducing mental health struggles such as loneliness, stress, and low self-esteem. The youth will identify both problems and solutions.
Week 2 2025
08.01.2025
Young people wanted to share their views on body image
Do you respect your body? Do you think you are beautiful even if you don’t look like the people on social media? Researchers are looking for young people aged 15–25 to share their thoughts about their body image. Your answers will help strengthen research into positive body image.
Week 51 2024
18.12.2024
Danish children and adolescents experience more social support than most of their European peers
Children and adolescents in Denmark receive more support from family, friends, and teachers than their peers in most other European countries. This is revealed in a large international schoolchildren survey involving 280,000 students from 44 countries.
Week 50 2024
11.12.2024
Children attending Julemærkehjem often face social and health challenges
A new study shows that these challenges may influence the children's future development and life outcomes.
Week 49 2024
04.12.2024
New study set to explore public health in Greenland
Qanormitaava ippugut? A total of 8,000 peoples are invited to participate in the next Greenland population health survey—the sixth national health survey in the country, this time with a special focus on protective factors and reaching more people than ever before.
Week 48 2024
27.11.2024
Reports highlight focus on Child Life in Healthy Balance
Child Life in Healthy Balance is a community-based initiative designed to foster healthier everyday environments and improve children’s health and well-being. The National Institute of Public Health has now evaluated the implementation of this initiative and examined children’s well-being and weight before its launch.