Weekly overview
Men who are exposed to air pollution have an increased risk of infertility. A new study shows that for every increase in air pollution by 5 micrograms of particles per cubic meter, the risk of male infertility increases by as much as 44%. This means that a man who lives in Copenhagen has a 44% higher risk for infertility compared to a man living in the suburbs of Aalborg.
- The study also shows that noise pollution contributes to reduced fertility for women by up to 13% for every 10 decibel increase. Road noise can lead to increased stress and impaired sleep, which can affect women’s ability to conceive.
Young girls who use snus will most likely develop asthma later in life. A recent study shows that the effects of snus are worse than initially believed (throat cancer, gum disease). The lungs are also not spared, especially for teenage girls.
The oxygen depletion crisis in coastal Danish waters gets worse. It is an area three times larger than at the same time in 2023. Last year it ended with the greatest loss of oxygen in 21 years. What does it mean? The end of life in the water. No fish, plant, or benthic animal can survive without oxygen.
Free influenza and COVID vaccination for people over 65 years old. If you are in that age group, you should receive an invitation on your eBOKS with the location where you can get vaccinated. Unlike previous years, children aged 2 to 6 years old are not included in the free vaccination program.
The government plans to end subsidies for Greek and Latin classes in gymnasiums. Today, a school can get 500,000 DKK to finance the salary for a Greek or Latin teacher if at least seven students choose classical languages as part of their graduation exams. In the future, they might have to find those funds themselves, so most likely the option to study classical languages will be removed.
The Danish language is becoming more Anglicized. In the past decade, the frequency of English words in Danish sentences has increased tenfold. In fact, Danish adopted 15,000 English words and expressions. This is not the first time the Danish language adopts words from other cultures. 20% of the vocabulary is borrowed words from other cultures, mainly German and French.
Four-day school week – experiment in Slagelse municipality. Five schools from Slagelse introduced the four-day school week. On the fifth day, students can choose to do whatever they want. It can be an internship with a car mechanic, learning a new skill, or simply resting at home.
The best-selling cookbook in Denmark is “Frøken Jensens Kogebog” published in 1901. The book is responsible for establishing the notion of a common national food culture in Denmark.
