Smoking in Sweden

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Portioned snus of the Swedish label General

Smoking in Sweden is at a very low prevalence; only 17% of Swedish men smoke.[1] Smoking has been banned in all bars and restaurants since May 2005.[2] A majority of Swedes agreed with the ban.[2] Sweden was the only European country to achieve the WHO goal of less than 20% daily smoking prevalence among adults by year 2000.[1] Sweden has a high level of use of a moist snuff product called 'snus', which some Swedes have used as a replacement for smoking.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Quit Smoking Swedish Style". HealthCentral.com. 29 October 2003. Retrieved 13 August 2010. 
  2. ^ a b "Smoking curbs: The global picture". BBC News. 1 July 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2010.