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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Karl Ritter and Charlene Pele

Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke free' country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindles

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Summer is in the air, cigarette smoke is not, in Sweden's outdoor bars and restaurants.

As the World Health Organization marks “World No Tobacco Day” on Wednesday, Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself “smoke free” — defined as having fewer than 5% daily smokers in the population.

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