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Belgium bans single-use e-cigarettes – a European first

E-cigarettes for single use are banned in Belgium from January 1. Single-use e-cigarettes are a new product that only serves to attract new customers, says the country's Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke.

Belgium bans single-use e-cigarettes – a European first

This is how much Swedes smoke and snuff.

We smoke less and less – but use snuff more and more. With the introduction of white snuff, snuff consumption has increased by 120 percent since 2003.

This is how much Swedes smoke and snuff.

Historically high levels of snuff use among girls

Games about money are increasing among boys and among girls, the consumption of snus is now at historically high levels. This is shown by this year's CAN survey.

Historically high levels of snuff use among girls

The Cancer Foundation is outraged over new tobacco policy goal

The government is changing the goal of tobacco policy from "reduced tobacco use" to "reduced medical and social harm" caused by tobacco and nicotine products. The decision is met with strong criticism.

The Cancer Foundation is outraged over new tobacco policy goal

Executives drink the most – especially CEOs

Managers drink more than most other occupational groups. Close behind come carpenters and bricklayers, according to a fresh survey.

Executives drink the most – especially CEOs

Record-cheap amphetamine – risk of increased addiction

The price of amphetamine in Sweden is historically low. Cheaper drugs can lead to more people trying and drug use becoming easier to finance.

Record-cheap amphetamine – risk of increased addiction

Concern for public health if the monopoly disappears

Gardening sale of alcohol will not have any significant effects on Swedes' drinking habits, according to experts. But if it leads to Systembolaget losing its monopoly, it will have effects.

Concern for public health if the monopoly disappears