Kungsbacka

Kungsbacka has achieved a strong position within the healthcare domain, ranking in the Top 10% nationally. This is evidenced by a score of 77.8 across 12 key performance indicators, demonstrating a comprehensive and well-rounded evaluation of healthcare services available in the municipality. The data period for these indicators spans from 2023 to 2025, providing recent insights into the municipal health landscape.

In terms of specific health metrics, Kungsbacka shows notable strengths. For example, the municipality's share of residents aged 16-84 who have postponed dental care for financial reasons is 5.8%, significantly below the national average of 9.4%. Similarly, the number of days of sick leave taken by residents is 17 days, compared to the national average of 26.4 days, also indicating a significantly lower prevalence of health-related work absences.

Furthermore, Kungsbacka is also performing well in terms of health infrastructure. The availability of medication dispensers provided by the municipality in the healthcare system is rated at 2, which is significantly above the national average of 1. In addition, the municipality has implemented digital solutions such as digital medication cabinets and digital signing of healthcare measures, both scoring 2 and noted to be notably above their respective national averages.

Despite these strengths, there are some areas to monitor. The rate of elderly residents suffering from pressure ulcers stands at 7.9%, significantly below the national average of 12.2%. However, regular treatment with sleep or sedative medications is reported at 15.8 per 100,000 inhabitants, which is somewhat below the national average of 17.2 per 100,000 inhabitants. Moreover, the findings from the Citizen Survey regarding the municipality's services for individuals with disabilities indicate that 64.8% of respondents feel that these services function well, which is similar to the national average of 67.5%.