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Smoke Free Sweden

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Sweden is on track to achieve smoke free status 16 years before most of its European Union neighbors.

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New data from Eurobarometer has shown that smoking rates around the EU have stagnated. Yet in countries where less harmful alternatives are available, the picture is much different. Read our latest press release 👇 smokefreesweden.org/2024/08/20/437/

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#ICYMI Research recently published in The Lancet has shown that e-cigarette users are more likely to be smoke free after one year, compared to those using nicotine-replacement products. Proof that harm reduction works! 🚭

#ICYMI Research recently published in <a href="/TheLancet/">The Lancet</a> has shown that e-cigarette users are more likely to be smoke free after one year, compared to those using nicotine-replacement products.

Proof that harm reduction works! 🚭
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Although Sweden has the lower smoking prevalence in the EU, policymakers rarely cite it as an example  🇪🇺 This is despite the fact compared to other EU countries, it has 👉44% fewer tobacco related deaths 👉41% lower lung cancer rates 👉38% fewer cancer deaths

Although Sweden has the lower smoking prevalence in the EU, policymakers rarely cite it as an example  🇪🇺

This is despite the fact compared to other EU countries, it has

👉44% fewer tobacco related deaths
👉41% lower lung cancer rates
👉38% fewer cancer deaths
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New Zealand, like Sweden, is pioneering tobacco harm reduction policies that are effective at reducing smoking rates and saving lives. Our latest report explores their innovative strategies to combat the smoking epidemic. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/45jpYos

New Zealand, like Sweden, is pioneering tobacco harm reduction policies that are effective at reducing smoking rates and saving lives.

Our latest report explores their innovative strategies to combat the smoking epidemic.

Read more ⬇️

bit.ly/45jpYos
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How has Sweden managed to bring down its smoking rates? The answer is simple. By making less harmful alternative products more accessible, acceptable and affordable to smokers wishing to switch. Discover the full story in our reports 👇 smokefreesweden.org/resources/

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#Didyouknow that cigarettes can cause widespread harm in the body - from an increased risk of stroke to premature skin ageing. Find out how harm reduction can save lives 💡 bit.ly/4bxNn7q

#Didyouknow that cigarettes can cause widespread harm in the body -  from an increased risk of stroke to premature skin ageing.

Find out how harm reduction can save lives 💡

bit.ly/4bxNn7q
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464,000 lives in Uzbekistan could be saved if local health authorities implemented tobacco harm reduction measures 🇺🇿 Read more 👇 smokefreesweden.org/2024/08/27/tob…

464,000 lives in Uzbekistan could be saved if local health authorities implemented tobacco harm reduction measures 🇺🇿

Read more 👇

smokefreesweden.org/2024/08/27/tob…
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416,000 lives could be saved in Malaysia if a comprehensive approach to tobacco harm reduction would be incorporated into health policy 🇲🇾 Read our press release 👇 smokefreesweden.org/2024/08/27/tob…

416,000 lives could be saved in Malaysia if a comprehensive approach to tobacco harm reduction would be incorporated into health policy 🇲🇾

Read our press release 👇
smokefreesweden.org/2024/08/27/tob…
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A new move from Canadian Minister of Health Mark Holland to restrict the availability of nicotine pouches is a backward step and removes a much-needed fire escape for smokers wishing to quit. Read more ⬇️ smokefreesweden.org/2024/09/02/can…

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It's not just Sweden! When common sense and science prevail, people win! Read more about the remarkable story of New Zealand👇 bit.ly/3VCvwap

It's not just Sweden! 

When common sense and science prevail, people win!  

Read more about the remarkable story of New Zealand👇 

bit.ly/3VCvwap
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Politicians around the globe have praised #SmokeFreeSweden’s innovative approach to harm reduction. Let's encourage other policymakers to do the same! Check out our reports to find out more 👇 smokefreesweden.org/resources/

Politicians around the globe have praised #SmokeFreeSweden’s innovative approach to harm reduction.

Let's encourage other policymakers to do the same!

Check out our reports to find out more 👇

smokefreesweden.org/resources/
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#SmokeFreeSweden has the lowest smoking rate in Europe and is leading the way in tobacco harm reduction See the facts for yourself👇

#SmokeFreeSweden has the lowest smoking rate in Europe and is leading the way in tobacco harm reduction

See the facts for yourself👇
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Smoking rates for Swedish women have fallen by 6.1% over the past decade. This is thanks to #SmokeFreeSweden’s progressive tobacco harm reduction policies 🇸🇪 It's time for other countries to follow suit!

Smoking rates for Swedish women have fallen by 6.1% over the past decade.

This is thanks to #SmokeFreeSweden’s progressive tobacco harm reduction policies 🇸🇪

It's time for other countries to follow suit!
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1.2 million lives could be saved if Pakistan followed New Zealand and Sweden’s lead 🇵🇰 The numbers speak for themselves. Tobacco Harm Reduction works. Read more 👇 bit.ly/3VCvwap

1.2 million lives could be saved if Pakistan followed New Zealand and Sweden’s lead 🇵🇰

The numbers speak for themselves. Tobacco Harm Reduction works.

Read more 👇

bit.ly/3VCvwap