Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the EU, is close to declaring itself “smoke free” — defined as having fewer than 5% daily smokers in the population.
People enjoy drinks and snacks in the evening sun on a terrace overlooking Stockholm, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Smoking is prohibited in both indoor and outdoor areas of bars and restaurants in Sweden, which has the lowest share of smokers in the European Union.
“We like a healthy way to live, I think that’s the reason,” said Carina Astorsson, a Stockholm resident. Smoking never interested her, she added, because “I don’t like the smell; I want to take care of my body.” She added that “Sweden is not there yet,” noting that the proportion of smokers is higher in disadvantaged socio-economic groups.
“I don’t see any reason to put two harmful products up against each other,” Årehed said. “It is true that smoking is more harmful than most things you can do, including snus. But that said, there are many health risks even with snus.” He said policymakers should encourage the tobacco industry to develop less harmful alternatives to smoking such as snus and e-cigarettes.
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