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Directorate Of Health Warns Against Screening “Adolescence” Series
The Directorate of Health has sent a statement to contacts and principals of health-promoting primary schools, advising against screening the series Adolescence to students, reports Vísir. “Child violence has been a frequent topic of discussion this winter, and understandably, schools are seeking…
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Drug And Pharmaceutical-Related Fatalities Reach An All-Time High
If you or someone you know has been dealing with suicidal ideation, or you have lost someone to suicide, you can contact Píeta Samtökin for counselling at 552-2218. You can also call the Red Cross Helpline at 1717. If you are in…
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20 Doctors Under Investigation For Prescription Practices
The Directorate of Health has launched investigations into the prescription practices of about 20 doctors, primarily concerning addictive and narcotic drugs. This number represents a significant increase in such investigations compared to the past four years, reports Morgunblaðið. Each of these cases…
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Experts Caution Eruption Visitors To Avoid Toxic Gases
The new eruption site at Meradalir is releasing gases that can irritate skin, lungs, and eyes if people are exposed, experts warn. [su_pullquote]The Volcano is on (again) at Fagradalsfjall! Check out our volcano merch in the Grapevine shop: books, T-shirts, posters even…
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Iceland Begins Monkeypox Vaccinations
Iceland administered 40 doses of the monkeypox vaccine from Denmark this week, according to Morgunblaðið. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality products made by Icelandic producers we…
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Directorate Of Health Warns Of Rising COVID-19 Re-Infections
The Directorate of Health reports COVID-19 re-infections are rising even though many people have been vaccinated. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality products made by Icelandic producers…
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Total Of Six People Have Been Infected With Monkeypox In Iceland
Two new people have been diagnosed with monkeypox this week, bringing Iceland’s running total to six confirmed positive cases. [su_pullquote]The new Reykjavík Grapevine print issue is out! Subscribe to it in our shop or join our High Five Club to get it…
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Fourth Monkeypox Case Diagnosed In Iceland
A middle-aged man is the fourth person to be diagnosed with monkeypox in Iceland, according to the Directorate of Health. [su_pullquote]Summer Sale on T-Shirts in the Grapevine shop! We only have a chance to wear a T-shirt outdoors for about 2 months…
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Guðrún Aspelund Hired As Chief Epidemiologist
Guðrún Aspelund will take over as chief epidemiologist when Þórólfur Guðnason retires September 1, the Directorate of Health announced today. [su_pullquote]Summer Sale on T-Shirts in the Grapevine shop! We only have a chance to wear a T-shirt outdoors for about 2 months…
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Third Person Diagnosed With Monkeypox Over Weekend
A third person in Iceland was diagnosed with monkeypox on Saturday, reports the Directorate of Health. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in Reykjavík than the people who live here? Every year we round up a panel of experts and enthusiasts in…
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First Monkeypox Cases Diagnosed In Iceland
Two men who recently travelled to Europe are the first people in Iceland to be diagnosed with monkeypox. Neither individual is seriously ill, though they are both contagious and in isolation, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in Reykjavík than…
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Monkeypox Guidelines Published, Isolation Up To Four Weeks
The Directorate of Health has published instructions for the public should the monkeypox reach Iceland. Those infected may have to be quarantined for up to a month. RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in the near future? Check out all the…
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MPs, Bishop Of Iceland And Others Condemn Deportation Of Pregnant Asylum Seeker
Yesterday’s deportation of an Albanian asylum seeker family, including a woman who is nine months pregnant, has raised pointed questions and strong condemnation from numerous corners of Icelandic society. The Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL) continues to contend that they have done nothing…
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Health Directorate: Icelandic Women Smoke And Drink Less, Vape As Often As Men
A new study from the Directorate of Health shows that Icelandic women typically smoke less, drink to drunkenness less, and use mouth tobacco less often than Icelandic men. At the same time, young Icelandic women vape just as often as young Icelandic…
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The Icelandic Opioid Crisis: Iceland Approaching U.S. Numbers In Drug-Related Deaths
In the first half of 2018, 29 recorded deaths in Iceland were likely to be related to drug overdoses. This is a heavy increase compared to last year’s numbers, when 32 people died due to illicit substance consumption over the entire year.…
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Rate Of Suicide In Iceland 16 Times Higher Amongst Men
The Icelandic Directorate of Health has recently issued a new report analysing the rate of suicide across the entire country in 2017, finding particularly striking differences amongst sexes. 32 Icelandic men committed suicide in Iceland last year, against only 2 Icelandic women and six…
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Teenage Abortions In Iceland Steadily Decreasing
The number of abortions carried out by young women between the ages of 15 and 19 years old in Iceland has been steadily decreasing over the past few years, says a new report from the Directorate of Health. In 2017, a total…
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Couple Forcibly Separated After 65 Year Marriage
Stefán Þórarinsson and Aðalheiður Gunnarsdóttir have been denied joint placement at Hlíð retirement home in Akureyri, forcing the couple to live apart after 65 years together. Vísir reports that Aðalheiður, 90 years old, has been deemed “too healthy” by the Directorate of…
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Roughly 46.000 Icelanders Took Anti-Depressants Last Year
Roughly 46.000 Icelanders took prescription anti-depressants in 2016, an increase of about 22% in just 4 years, reports Vísir. The most significant increase was among those aged between 15-and 19 years, up 62% since 2012. “This is a sharp increase that raises…
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BDSM And Kink/Fetishism No Longer Considered Diseases In Iceland
The Directorate Of Health has decided that a predilection for BDSM, fetishism and other kinks will no longer be considered a disease, In a brief statement made on the official site of the Directorate, it is announced that transvestitism, fetishism and sado-masochism…
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Directorate Of Health Agrees: BDSM Play Is Not A Sign Of Mental Illness
A preference for BDSM is still classified as a mental illness in Iceland, despite a consensus from the country’s top doctors that it should not be. RÚV reports that Iceland is the only Nordic country that still defines a preference or enjoyment…
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Connection Between Power Plant Emissions And Death Will Not Be Investigated
Despite research showing a connection between sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions from geothermal plants and shortened lifespans of those who live near them, the Directorate of Health says they will not be investigating the matter further. RÚV reports that Haraldur Briem, an epidemiologist…
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Record Number of Vasectomies In Iceland
According to new data from the Directorate of Health more Icelandic men than ever before opted for a vasectomy last year. RÚV reports that 507 men were sterilised last year and by comparison 483 underwent a vasectomy the year before that. In…