Sweden becomes first 'smoke-free' society with 5.3% smoking rate, using safer tobacco alternatives.

Sweden has become the first country to achieve a smoke-free society, with a smoking rate of just 5.3%, thanks to its policy of promoting safer tobacco alternatives like snus and vaping. This approach, which includes education and proportional taxes, has led to significantly lower rates of smoking-related diseases compared to the EU average. Health advocates say Sweden's model could help other countries reduce smoking and its health impacts.

November 13, 2024
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