Top Stories from Sweden
April 08, 2026 by smokefreesweden.org
StorySensational new data shows Sweden ‘already smoke-free’
Sweden is being highlighted as the first country to effectively reach “smoke-free” status, with new data showing that smoking rates have fallen below the 5 percent threshold. Recent figures indicate that daily smoking has dropped to around 3.7 percent, marking a significant milestone in public health progress. This achievement reflects a long-term downward trend, with smoking rates roughly halving …
March 16, 2026 by snusforumet.se
StoryResearchers fuming over EU health commissioner’s nicotine misinformation
Leading European academics and researchers challenge EU Health Commissioner Várhelyi's "misleading" claims on smoke-free nicotine products, fearing it may mislead millions of European smokers. They express concern that his statements equating vaping and tobacco alternatives with cigarettes lack scientific evidence, potentially influencing harmful policies. The experts emphasize the significant difference in risks between smoke-free products and cigarettes, urging evidence-based …
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