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03
2024
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New report from international health experts: New tobacco products significantly less risky than traditional cigarettes
A new report by international health experts shows that despite similar levels of nicotine use, Sweden's innovative approach to nicotine consumption has significantly reduced the incidence of tobacco-related diseases compared to other European countries.
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A new report by international health experts shows that despite similar levels of nicotine use, Sweden's innovative approach to nicotine consumption has significantly reduced the incidence of tobacco-related diseases compared to other European countries.
Released earlier this month in Stockholm at an event organized by the global health advocacy organization Smokefree Sweden, the report, entitled Smokefree and Less Harmful, provides a comprehensive analysis of nicotine use and its impact on health in Sweden and several similar countries. The report found that nicotine use itself is not a major contributor to tobacco-related disease. Instead, the way nicotine is consumed plays a crucial role.
While Sweden's nicotine consumption is in line with the European average, the country has a 41% lower incidence of lung cancer and less than half the number of tobacco-related deaths of other European countries. This remarkable health outcome is attributed to the widespread adoption of smokeless nicotine products, such as snus, nicotine pouches, and e-cigarettes, which carry significantly lower risks than traditional cigarettes.
"The distinction between smoking and using smokeless products is crucial," said Dr. Karl Fagerström, a public health expert and contributor to the report.
"While nicotine is addictive, it does not cause the serious diseases associated with smoking. Our findings support a shift in focus from smoking cessation to less harmful alternatives for those who are unable to quit completely."
The report applauds Sweden's proactive public health education and regulatory framework for encouraging the transition to these safer alternatives, resulting in significantly improved public health outcomes. As outlined in the report, the Swedish experience highlights the potential benefits of harm reduction strategies that other countries can adopt to mitigate the health impacts of tobacco use.
Dr. Fagerström added, "The Swedish experience shows that understanding and addressing public misconceptions about nicotine can lead to health policies that better protect and inform consumers."
The report notes that there are widespread misconceptions about the dangers of nicotine among doctors and the public, as exemplified in the UK. Although the NHS clearly states that "nicotine itself does not cause cancer, lung disease, heart disease or stroke," 40% of the British public incorrectly believe that nicotine is the main cause of smoking-related cancers.
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