The Swedish Public Health Agency wants a total ban on snus in schools – not only for students but for teachers as well. AdvertisementSnus use has soared among Swedish youth since the launch of white snus in 2016. The Public Health Agency warns that nicotine products such as white snus and e-cigarettes carry both direct and indirect risks. The tobacco industry often cites Sweden as proof that snus helps reduce smoking rates, as just 5 percent of Swedes smoke. Sweden’s success comes from decades of preventive work against cigarettes.”AdvertisementThe health agency argues that similar efforts must now target nicotine pouches.