Christian Karlsson, chair of the Social Affairs Committee, joins the podcast to explain his views on Swedish drug policy. Why do we have such harsh penalties for cannabis use when other countries decriminalize it? Are politicians proud of the snus that has made Swedes smoke-free? And what will happen to farm sales?
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.
