The Local, SE 2010.05.14
The number of Swedes who have been denied sick benefits has risen sharply over the past year, according to new statistics.
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Over 8,200 people this year have either been refused the benefits or seen their compensation reduced. The spike is due to new health rules and better procedures for judging who is capable of working.