Incredible milestone reached as Sweden becomes a smoke-free country

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Sweden has officially become a smoke-free country with a 20% decrease in smoking rates over the past decade, with fewer than five percent of Swedes now smoking regularly.

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Sweden's achievement of a smoke-free status is considered an incredible development, with a significant reduction in smoking rates and health risks.

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'Incredible' milestone reached as Sweden becomes a smoke-free country

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