Now that the US has approved snus as a less harmful product than cigarettes, the question is whether Swedish politicians will do the same. Swedish Match's Head of Communications Patrik Hildingsson explains what the FDA (Food & Drug Administration) actually said about Swedish snus, and politicians Johan Hultberg from the Moderate Party and Pernilla Stålhammar from the Green Party discuss Swedish alcohol and drug policy.
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.
