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/
WHO Guidelines Lead to Poorer EU Decisions – Discussion in Almedalen
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?
