Sweden is Leadin’ the Way

[ZenAnarchi]

A new report from Sweden (link to the English version) shows harm reduction is a crucial factor in reducing smoking! The level of nicotine use is similar to the European average, but smoking will soon be under 5%…

https://smokefreesweden.org/wp-cont.../reports/Report The Swedish Experience EN.pdf

 

[Netvaper]

Cue someone will propose banning it.

 

[Toby iVapour]

Cue someone will propose banning it.

Well, Snus is already banned in the EU (and UK) already (since 1992, encouraged by the WHO), but apparently -
The EU Finally Considers Sweden as a Smoke-Free Model
https://daily-pouch.com/the-eu-finally-considers-sweden-as-a-smoke-free-model/

The EU has a long-stated goal to reduce smoking prevalence to below 5% by 2040. Sweden is on target to hit those numbers this year. Brussels seems ready to listen at last.

However -
https://daily-pouch.com/one-step-forward-two-steps-back/

Sweden looks set to reach the near-mythical smoking prevalence rate of 5% this year. But as ever, meddling EU bureaucrats seem determined to undo all that excellent work with questionable policies like a high nicotine pouch tax and a flavour ban.