Snus: The Swedish Solution to Smoking? Debating the Benefits and Risks

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Sweden is close to declaring itself 'smoke-free.

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"Anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, as well as the availability of snus, contribute to Sweden’s low smoking rates.

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Only 6.4% of Swedes over 15 were daily smokers in 2019, the lowest in the EU.

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Smoking in Sweden has decreased, with smoking rates reaching 5.6% last year.

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Smoking is prohibited in both indoor and outdoor areas of bars and restaurants in Sweden.

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Increased smoking restrictions in public spaces, rising taxes on cigarettes, and marketing curbs have helped reduce smoking rates in Sweden.

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Snus, a smokeless tobacco product, is popular in Sweden and is considered a less harmful alternative to smoking.

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Sweden’s declining smoking rate is attributed to tobacco control measures, information campaigns, and cessation support.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) rejects approaches that allow the consumption of less harmful tobacco products.

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