Nicotine products
harm health

The objective of the Tobacco Act is to end the use of tobacco and nicotine products. Key measures to achieve this goal include raising the age limit for products to 20 years, reducing the nicotine content of nicotine pouches and banning flavourings, as well as gradually reducing the number of sales points. Smoke-free living environments and regular tax increases on all tobacco and nicotine products reduce use. Cessation of tobacco and nicotine use is an important part of the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases.

How has the use of nicotine pouches changed among young people?

In the video, Senior Specialist Hanna Ollila talks about the use of nicotine pouches.

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Nicotine dependence can develop quickly

Nicotine is a highly addictive substance that rapidly affects the central nervous system. Nicotine pouches, vape products similar to e-cigarettes, and snus may contain significantly high levels of nicotine.

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Health risks of tobacco and nicotine products – how they affect health

All tobacco and nicotine products are harmful to health. Although the products differ from one another, they all contain nicotine, which in addition to causing dependence also has other harmful health effects.

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Reducing the number of tobacco outlets supports smoking cessation

The objective of the Finnish Tobacco Act is to end the use of tobacco and nicotine products by 2030. This target is considered to have been achieved if no more than 5% of the population uses tobacco or nicotine products. This is possible...

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Nicotine products harm health