Articles tagged with Smoking
Two countries without snus miss smoking reduction goals
Two countries without snus miss smoking reduction goals
Tougher legislation and more anti-smoking measures have not yielded the expected results in Spain or Australia, two countries where snus is banned. Spain banned smoking in the workplace in 2005 and in restaurants in 2010. Despite these measures, the number...
More well-educated Swedish women choose snus
More well-educated Swedish women choose snus
Daily snus use is more common among women with at least upper secondary education compared to women who have only attained lower secondary schooling, a new report shows. Snus is also more popular among men...
Sweden’s Snus Commission: snus best way to quit smoking
Sweden’s Snus Commission: snus best way to quit smoking
A new report from Sweden's Snus Commission argues that those who give up smoking with the use of snus have the best chance of long-term success. No other alternative product is more effective than snus for...
Fewer smokers in Sweden
Fewer smokers in Sweden
The international science magazine New Scientist has highlighted Sweden's path towards becoming a smoke-free nation. In 2016, only 5 percent of men aged 30 to 44 smoked, and in total, only 8 percent of Swe...
18 researchers: Snus can lead to the end of smoking
18 researchers: Snus can lead to the end of smoking
Eighteen researchers from across the world have published an opinion piece in Sweden’s Aftonbladet newspaper in which they call for the country to do a better job in publicizing snus’ positive impact on public...