November 26, 2025
This paper evaluates the World Health Organisation’s recommended alcohol control “best buys” using evidence from 28 countries in the 2025 Nanny State Index.
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August 27, 2025
Sweden is the only country in the EU where snus, a tobacco pouch placed between the upper lip and the gums, is permitted for sale. At the same time, it has the lowest smoking rate in the EU, nearing 5%.
May 15, 2025
The Nanny State Index ranks European countries by how much they interfere in your lifestyle choices — from what you eat and drink to whether you smoke or vape.
June 24, 2024
The WHO is clearly not just opposed to ‘health-harming industries’ but to private industry and the free market in general based on their new report.
April 23, 2024
In the early days behavioural economics was not associated with an approach to public policy.
November 9, 2023
While Sweden is the only country in the EU where snus is allowed, it is also the country with the lowest smoking prevalence.
September 5, 2023
Singapore’s healthcare system is the most efficient in the world, according to the latest Bloomberg health systems ranking.
August 2, 2023
Private supplementary health insurance is considered positively by a majority of Slovak politicians and the public.
June 15, 2023
This paper examines the demographic projections for Slovakia up to 2030, focusing on the potential shortages of healthcare professionals. By considering factors such as new graduates, retiring doctors, and migrating doctors, we predict a significant growth in the 65+ years population that surpasses the number of available doctors and nurses.