Ellika Andolf, professor emerita of obstetrics and gynecology at the Karolinska Institute, joins the podcast to discuss whether pregnant women should be allowed to choose their method of delivery. In this episode, Andolf explains the risks of vaginal delivery compared to cesarean section and how to predict which women are at risk of complications. We also ask whether the number of cesarean sections is affected by healthcare funding. The National Board of Health and Welfare's knowledge support mentioned in the episode: https://www.socialstyrelsen.se/kunskapsstod-och-regler/regler-och-riktlinjer/nationella-riktlinjer/nationella-riktlinjer-graviditet-forlossning-och-tiden-efter/rekommendationer/oversikt-graviditet/planera-for-kejsarsnitt/
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.
