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Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bloomberg
Sweden has seen a significant decline in smoking, with many Swedes turning to snus, a form of moistened tobacco or plant-based nicotine pouches, as an alternative. These small round plastic containers containing snus have become a popular choice for nicotine consumption, contributing to the country's reduced smoking rates.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the European Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free" — defined as having fewer than 5% daily smokers in the population. Many experts give credit to decades of anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, while others point to the prevalence of "snus," a smokeless tobacco product that is banned elsewhere in the EU but is marketed in Sweden as an alternative to cigarettes. The 5% milestone is now within reach, with only 6.4% of Swedes over 15 being daily smokers in 2019, according to the Eurostat statistics agency.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the European Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke-free" with fewer than 5% daily smokers in the population. The country has gone further than most to stamp out cigarettes, and says it's resulted in a range of health benefits, including a relatively low rate of lung cancer. Many experts give credit to decades of anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, while others point to the prevalence of "snus," a smokeless tobacco product that is banned elsewhere in the EU but is marketed in Sweden as an alternative to cigarettes.