TLDR: Sweden focuses on harm reduction, had “snus” as an alternative, among other things.

  • bstix@feddit.dk
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    4 days ago

    Huh? I’m pretty sure the reason why some countries hesitate on banning smoking is that the taxes on cigarettes are fra larger than the cost of healthcare for smokers.

    The smokers die before non-smokers, so they’re actually pretty cheap in the long run and more than self-financing.

    • boonhet@sopuli.xyz
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      3 days ago

      Taxes on cigarettes are higher than taxes on pouches and the pouch users will likely live longer than cigarette users, but are quite likely to develop cardiovascular issues down the line because they’re getting way more nicotine than smokers.