Snus and health

Both in the scientific sphere and the public health debate, the relative health benefits of Swedish snus compared with cigarette smoking have been highlighted. On these pages, we have compiled information within the areas of snus and health, and on Sweden’s unique relationship to tobacco consumption, which has received international attention as “the Swedish experience”.

Research on snus

A summary is presented here of current research on the type of snus used in Sweden and the rest of the Nordic region.

Tobacco use in Sweden

Total tobacco consumption is as high in Sweden as in comparable countries, but Sweden nevertheless has the lowest smoke-related deaths, which is likely to be explained by the high consumption of snus. In the research sphere, this is referred to as “The Swedish Experience”.

GothiaTek®

GothiaTek®

GothiaTek®, Swedish Match’s own quality standard, is a guarantee that the consumer can always be sure that Swedish Match snus products are controlled and maintain the highest quality in all phases, from tobacco plants to the consumer. 

Snus in the EU

The export of snus to other EU countries is currently banned and snus is a topical and controversial issue within the EU. The future of snus is still uncertain, but the most recent research (SCENIHR), conducted on assignment by the EU Commission, gives positive signals.

Snus and health - Chinese translation

Below you will find a Chinese translation in a PDF format of the Snus and health section.

Snus and health, Chinese (PDF, 1,37 MB)

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Johan Wredberg
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