More than half of young Danes are taking breaks from alcohol. A new survey shows that 51% of 17–34-year-olds, and 54.5% of students, chose to go alcohol-free for a period in the past year. Health and wellbeing are the main reasons, reflecting a shift toward more conscious choices. Experts see this as the beginning of a cultural change in Denmark’s drinking habits.

11.12.2022 - The proportion of people aged 30-69 dying prematurely from non-communicable diseases has decreased by 17% between 2015-2021. The largest decrease is seen in deaths from cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Norway has committed to the UN and WHO goal of reducing premature death from non-communicable diseases by 33% by 2030 for those aged 30-69. The non-communicable diseases included in this goal are cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmo