The WHO wants to limit contact between politicians and companies in the alcohol, food, and tobacco sectors. But what happens to the quality of political decisions when those affected by the regulations are no longer allowed to have their say?
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Can Private Sector Players Make Sweden Healthier? Seminar in Almedalen on the Future of Healthcare
Sweden spends nearly 700 billion kronor a year on healthcare, but only a fraction of those resources goes toward disease prevention. At the same time, lifestyle-related diseases account for a large portion of the burden on the healthcare system, and many Swedes spend their final years in poor health.
WHO guidelines could undermine the quality of decision-making in the EU
EU policymakers risk making poorer decisions if their contact with businesses and other stakeholders is limited. That is the conclusion of the new report *Who Gets to Talk to Brussels?* by Seth Engellau, published by the think tank EPHI.
Sweden spends hundreds of billions on healthcare, but almost nothing on keeping people healthy
Sweden spends SEK 700 billion a year on healthcare, but only 3% of resources are spent on prevention. At the same time, lifestyle-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity account for a large share of the healthcare burden.
Emma Wiesner: The EU is at its best when it is not visible
No more symbolic politics in the name of climate change, says Emma Wiesner, Center Party MEP, in the Health for the Unhealthy podcast. Read more
Podcast: Health for the unhealthy
219. Rules for a Long Life
We'll go over Bryan Johnson's 41 rules for a long and healthy life.
218. Wasteful Spending on Healthcare
Philip Syrén, the Waste Ombudsman, discusses wasteful spending in general and in the healthcare system in particular.
217. Debate: Should healthcare be nationalized?
This week's guests, Edvin Bernhardsson, a Christian Democratic Party (KD) politician in the Stockholm Region, and Anders W. Jonsson, a member of the Riksdag for the Center Party (C), will face off in a debate on the governance of the healthcare system.
216. Religion as a Health Regimen
Joel Halldorf, a professor of church history and author, explains why religious communities are often associated with better health.
215. Election Podcast with Jan Emanuel (S?)
Which party is best at implementing social democratic policies, and how much responsibility for one’s own health should be placed on the individual? Jan Emanuel answers these questions in this week’s episode.
214. C’s Response to Remarks on Preventive Care
Karin Fälldin, a Center Party politician in the Stockholm Region, has requested to appear on the podcast to respond to comments made in Episode 199 regarding preventive care. Among other things, she notes that it is not politically feasible to completely exclude private providers from...