røyker

Røyker is a Norwegian term that can refer to the action of smoking or to a person who smokes. In Norwegian grammar, røyker is the present tense form of the verb å røyke meaning to smoke: jeg røyker, du røyker, han røyker. As a noun, en røyker can be used to describe someone who smokes, though in everyday speech the verb form is more common.

Smoking refers to inhaling and exhaling smoke from tobacco or other burning substances. The habit is associated with increased risk of illnesses such as lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as negative effects on pregnancy and fetal development. Passive smoking, or secondhand exposure, can also harm non-smokers.

Policies regarding tobacco use in Norway are relatively strict. Smoking is banned in most indoor public spaces and workplaces, and advertising of tobacco products is restricted. The purchase of tobacco products is legally restricted to adults, typically 18 years or older. Tobacco taxes and public health campaigns are used to discourage smoking and reduce initiation, particularly among youths.

Trends show a decline in smoking rates in many Nordic countries, including Norway, due in part to public health measures and taxation. There is ongoing use of alternative nicotine products, such as snus and electronic cigarettes, though regulations for these products vary. Debates on harm reduction continue to influence policy and public attitudes toward smoking and nicotine use.

See also: Tobacco, Smoking, Snus, Nicotine, Public health.