Pouches Close Sweden’s Tobacco Harm Reduction Gender Gap

Pouches Close Sweden’s Tobacco Harm Reduction Gender Gap

Sweden’s use of the oral tobacco product snus has led it towards becoming the world’s first “smoke-free” country (defined as an overall smoking rate below 5 percent). But modern nicotine pouches are accelerating this progress—with women leading the way, highlights a new report. Like snus, these pouches are placed under the lip to deliver nicotine. But unlike snus, they contain no tobacco, but rather a powdered mix of plant fibers and flavorings …