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Janne Scheffels1, Karl E Lund, Ann McNeill
1Norwegian Institute for Alcohol and Drug Research (SIRUS), PO Box 565 Sentrum, 0105 Oslo, Norway. js@sirus.no.
Harm Reduction Journal
|March 2, 2012
Summary
Snus is a common smoking cessation method for Norwegian men, proving effective for quitting. Women tend to prefer nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for smoking cessation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Addiction Research
- Tobacco Control
Background:
- Snus is a Swedish oral tobacco product with lower health risks than cigarettes.
- Scandinavian data suggest snus is used for smoking cessation.
- Understanding cessation methods is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the use of snus as a smoking cessation method in Norway.
- To compare snus with other cessation methods, such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
- To assess the effectiveness of snus in helping individuals quit smoking.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of pooled data from five cross-sectional surveys of Norwegian men and women (aged 16-74, N = 6,262).
- Inquiry into current and former smoking and snus use.
- Detailed questioning of former and current smokers about their latest quit attempts, methods used, and number of attempts.
Main Results:
- Snus was the most frequent smoking cessation method among Norwegian men, while NRT was more common among women.
- Significant increase in the use of various cessation methods over time (1945-2007), driven by snus use in men.
- Among men under 45, 45.8% who used snus in their last quit attempt were non-smokers, compared to 26.3% for NRT.
- Successful quitters using snus were more likely to continue daily snus use post-quitting (59.6%) than unsuccessful quitters (19.5%).
Conclusions:
- Snus is a prevalent method for smoking cessation among Norwegian men.
- Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is more commonly used by women for smoking cessation.
- Switching to snus appears to be an effective strategy for smoking cessation.
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