In the public health survey Life & health, which is carried out by the regions, approximately 6,000 Westerners, over the age of 18, answer questions about health, lifestyle and living conditions.
The proportion of Västmanland women who smoke snus has doubled between 2017 and 2022. Among the younger women, it is mainly about tobacco-free nicotine snus, so-called white snus.
In the clip, you will hear from some Westerners about what they think is behind the increase.