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Health minister Lann calls crisis meeting on high sick leave
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Health minister Elisabeth Lann (KD) describes the high sick leave in the healthcare sector as a failure and is now calling a crisis meeting with unions and employers. Sick leave is highest in female-dominated professions such as care, elderly care, and school, with three out of four stress-related illnesses affecting women, according to the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's report.
Many students experience stress and exhaustion during their studies. The 2023 health report by Techniker Krankenkasse indicates that nearly 70 percent have faced stress-related burnout. Universities and student services provide low-threshold counseling options.