rökfri

Rökfri is a Swedish term meaning smoke-free. It can describe a person who does not smoke or has quit smoking, as well as environments where smoking is prohibited or discouraged. In everyday usage, rökfri may refer to a person who has become rökfri or to a rökfri miljö, such as a workplace or venue where smoking is not allowed.

People may achieve rökfri status through various cessation methods, including behavioral counseling, nicotine replacement therapy, prescription medications, and support groups. Being rökfri generally reduces exposure to tobacco smoke and lowers health risks associated with smoking over time, such as cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and respiratory illnesses.

Policy and public health context: Many countries regulate smoking by law in workplaces, restaurants, schools, and public transport to create rökfria miljöer, protecting non-smokers from secondhand smoke and helping prevent smoking initiation. Public health campaigns also encourage smokers to quit and provide resources to maintain a smoke-free lifestyle.

In Sweden, the concept is reflected in public health messaging and legislation that restricts smoking in indoor public spaces and in most workplaces. The term rökfri is commonly used in healthcare settings to describe patients who have stopped smoking and in campaigns designed to support cessation, reflecting a broader social aim of reducing tobacco use and exposure.