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Sweden has become smoke-free: Incredible development

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Sweden has become smoke-free: Incredible development

Mon 25 May 2026 06:31 CEST

Sweden has achieved the goal of having fewer than five percent of the population smoke regularly - and is therefore considered smoke-free. It is an incredible development that you can reduce harmful behavior this much, says Mats Ramstedt, research manager at the Central Association for Alcohol and Drug Education (CAN)

White snus makes more Swedes choose the prill

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White snus makes more Swedes choose the prill

Thu 27 Nov 2025 06:00 CET

The use of white snus continues to increase sharply in Sweden, according to a new report from the Central Association for Alcohol and Drug Education (CAN). The introduction of white snus has not only replaced tobacco snus but also contributed to increased snus use in the population, says Mats Ramstedt, research manager at CAN

This is how much Swedes smoke and snuff.

This is how much Swedes smoke and snuff.

Mon 16 Dec 2024 06:10 CET

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

Executives drink the most – especially CEOs

Executives drink the most – especially CEOs

Tue 10 Sept 2024 06:15 CEST

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