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About snus policy and the health consequences of snus

Among the approximately 2,000 different substances in snus, several are carcinogenic. In other words, snus is not a good alternative for those who want to quit smoking. At the same time, at least two-thirds of the adult population in Sweden are in favor of increased regulation of snus.

Animated film about white snus

The film explains in an educational way what white snus is, and how it is marketed and reaches children and young people.

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Theme series: White snus in the EU

White snus is said to be intended as a healthier alternative for smokers. At the same time, the product is attracting more and more young people, both within and outside Sweden. In this thematic series, Tobacco Facts wants to highlight the spread of white snus within the EU, and what consequences the EU's actions may have in Sweden.

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Brown snus can damage gums

Snus is clearly linked to gum damage. However, the connection with dental caries is unclear, a systematic review of studies shows...

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Snuff users experience stronger addiction than smokers

Swedish smokers and snus users have been asked to estimate how strong their addiction is. Snus users experience a stronger addiction than smokers. Men who...

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Stop snus companies from selling brown snus online

Snusbolaget Norden AB is no longer allowed to sell brown snus online. The Court of Appeal in Stockholm revokes their permit. The company is considered not to be doing ...

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Snuff use increases and drives up nicotine use

The introduction of white snus has increased snus use and, together with e-cigarettes, has driven up nicotine use in Sweden, a new report shows...

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The creator of white snus wants the tobacco industry to come to its senses

Young girls who get caught up in an addiction. It wasn't meant to be. It gives me a bad conscience,...

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Quitting snus: “Abstinence has become more difficult”

The quit-smoking line is receiving more calls from snus users, says Annelie Johansson, operations manager. – We feel that it has become more difficult to...

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Fact sheet about nicotine snus

Psychologists Against Tobacco have produced a fact sheet about nicotine snus. The fact sheet explains, among other things, what nicotine snus is, what harmful...

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Film about tobacco-free nicotine

In this film, Louise Adermark, associate professor of neurobiology and researcher at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, talks about tobacco-free...

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A Non Smoking Generation: Tax on white snus popular

There is strong support in Sweden for raising taxes on white snus. This is shown by a Novus survey conducted...

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