Sweden’s Push for Smokeless Products Leads Some to Wonder About Risks
August 07, 2025 by rollcall.com
Sweden’s Push for Smokeless Products Leads Some to Wonder About Risks
Sweden has long made it a goal to have a smoke-free society, pushing snus and smokeless nicotine products as a safer alternative to cigarettes. Smoking has been the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. for decades, and its effects on public health are well documented. But a strong tobacco and nicotine lobby, combined with gaps in data and long-term research about the safety of smokeless products, have raised questions about whether the means will truly lead to the end.
9.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 867,000 current smokers in Sweden 11.70% of men are current smokers but only 8.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
