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[[File:323B3915-10EF-4945-AAA2-3EED42737C04.jpeg|right|thumb|‘Siberia’ Snus]]A Swedish invention, Snus is moist tobacco that is used orally. | [[File:323B3915-10EF-4945-AAA2-3EED42737C04.jpeg|right|thumb|‘Siberia’ Snus]]A Swedish invention, Snus is pasteurized and moist tobacco that is used orally. | ||
* It's mostly portioned into convenient sachets (like teabags). | * It's mostly portioned into convenient sachets (like teabags). | ||
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* Can be used for 20-60min usually, or as long as it still emits flavours or until it liquifies too much. | * Can be used for 20-60min usually, or as long as it still emits flavours or until it liquifies too much. | ||
* Often available for around 5 moneys for a tin of 24 (sizing varies). | * Often available for around 5 moneys for a tin of 24 (sizing varies). | ||
* Lower dependency profile than cigarettes, because of slower nicotine absorbtion (akin to gums). | * Lower nicotine likely implies lower dependency profile than cigarettes, because of slower nicotine absorbtion (akin to gums). | ||
* Should be stored in the fridge, if infrequently used. | * Should be stored in the fridge, if infrequently used. | ||
* | * Illegalized in the EU (unclear if just due to tobacco industry track record, general opposition to proliferation of further tobacco products, preempting regulation for geographically restrained appeal, or even pharma influence) | ||
=== Studies === | === Studies === | ||
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"Snus availability in Sweden appears to have contributed to the unusually low rates of smoking among Swedish men by helping them transfer to a notably less harmful form of nicotine dependence." | "Snus availability in Sweden appears to have contributed to the unusually low rates of smoking among Swedish men by helping them transfer to a notably less harmful form of nicotine dependence." | ||
'''2013''': [https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/nts185 Patterns of dual use of snus and cigarettes in a mature snus market] ( | '''2012''': [https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7517-9-10 Contrasting snus and NRT as methods to quit smoking. an observational study] (J Scheffels / K E Lund / A McNeill) | ||
"Norwegian men frequently use snus as a method for quitting smoking whereas women are more likely to use NRT. The findings indicate that switching to snus can be an effective method for quitting smoking." | |||
'''2013''': [https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/nts185 Patterns of dual use of snus and cigarettes in a mature snus market] (K E Lund / A McNeill), n=3524 | |||
Dual use is relatively small. Large percentage of users have stopped smoking, or are planning to by using snus. […] | Dual use is relatively small. Large percentage of users have stopped smoking, or are planning to by using snus. […] | ||
'''2015:''' T[https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntu224 ime to First Use Among Daily Smokers and Smokeless Tobacco Users] ( | '''2015:''' T[https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntu224 ime to First Use Among Daily Smokers and Smokeless Tobacco Users] (B Rodu / N Plurphanswat / K Fagerström) | ||
"[…] offering some support for the Fagerström-Eissenberg hypothesis that the dependence level of cigarettes is higher than that of ST." (certainly applies to Snus as well) | "[…] offering some support for the Fagerström-Eissenberg hypothesis that the dependence level of cigarettes is higher than that of ST." (certainly applies to Snus as well) | ||
'''2019''': [https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-019-0335-1 Snus: a compelling harm reduction alternative to cigarettes] (E Clarke / K Thompson / S Weaver / J Thompson / G O’Connell) | |||
"The available scientific data, including long-term population studies conducted by independent bodies, demonstrates that the health risks associated with snus are considerably lower than those associated with cigarette smoking." | |||
=== Other references === | === Other references === | ||
Revision as of 12:24, 23 June 2022
A Swedish invention, Snus is pasteurized and moist tobacco that is used orally.
- It's mostly portioned into convenient sachets (like teabags).
- Whereas "loose snus" tobacco powder has to be squeezed into spherical/cylindrical shape before use.
- Not chewed, but usually placed behind the upper lip.
- It is available in a range of flavours and strengths to suit any palate / nicotine requirement.
- Can be used for 20-60min usually, or as long as it still emits flavours or until it liquifies too much.
- Often available for around 5 moneys for a tin of 24 (sizing varies).
- Lower nicotine likely implies lower dependency profile than cigarettes, because of slower nicotine absorbtion (akin to gums).
- Should be stored in the fridge, if infrequently used.
- Illegalized in the EU (unclear if just due to tobacco industry track record, general opposition to proliferation of further tobacco products, preempting regulation for geographically restrained appeal, or even pharma influence)
Studies
2003: Effect of smokeless tobacco (snus) on smoking and public health in Sweden (J Foulds / L Ramstrom / M Burke / K Fagerström)
"Snus availability in Sweden appears to have contributed to the unusually low rates of smoking among Swedish men by helping them transfer to a notably less harmful form of nicotine dependence."
2012: Contrasting snus and NRT as methods to quit smoking. an observational study (J Scheffels / K E Lund / A McNeill)
"Norwegian men frequently use snus as a method for quitting smoking whereas women are more likely to use NRT. The findings indicate that switching to snus can be an effective method for quitting smoking."
2013: Patterns of dual use of snus and cigarettes in a mature snus market (K E Lund / A McNeill), n=3524
Dual use is relatively small. Large percentage of users have stopped smoking, or are planning to by using snus. […]
2015: Time to First Use Among Daily Smokers and Smokeless Tobacco Users (B Rodu / N Plurphanswat / K Fagerström)
"[…] offering some support for the Fagerström-Eissenberg hypothesis that the dependence level of cigarettes is higher than that of ST." (certainly applies to Snus as well)
2019: Snus: a compelling harm reduction alternative to cigarettes (E Clarke / K Thompson / S Weaver / J Thompson / G O’Connell)
"The available scientific data, including long-term population studies conducted by independent bodies, demonstrates that the health risks associated with snus are considerably lower than those associated with cigarette smoking."
Other references
- http://www.smokersonly.org/ on smokeless tobacco as quitting option. Mentions an estimate of ST being 98% less harmful than cigarettes.
- https://snusforumet.se/en/snus-science-database/ - Encompassing research list on Snus Forum.
- https://www.snuson.com/ - Consumer forum.