Sweden on the Brink of Becoming Europe's First 'Smoke-Free' Nation: A Breath of Fresh Air!

As the world celebrates "World No Tobacco Day," Sweden is leading the way toward a smoke-free future. With the lowest smoking rate in the European Union, the country is on the verge of declaring itself smoke-free, aiming for fewer than 5% daily smokers in the population. Find out how Sweden's success story combines effective anti-smoking campaigns and the popularity of a unique tobacco alternative known as "snus." Photo by Samantha Gades on Unsplash In the race to become Europe's first smoke-free country, Sweden is sprinting ahead. With only 6.4% of Swedes over 15 being daily smokers, well below the EU average of 18.5%, Sweden is on the cusp of achieving the coveted "smoke-free" status. Explore the key factors driving this remarkable progress, including anti-smoking campaigns and the influence of the smokeless tobacco product called "snus." Sweden's Smoke-Free Revolution: Lighting the Path to a Healthier Nation! As the World Health O...