savuttomia

Savuttomia is a Finnish term used to describe people or environments that are free from tobacco smoke. In everyday language it most commonly refers to non-smokers, but it can also describe spaces, events, or products marketed as smoke-free.

The word is derived from savuton, meaning smoke-free or without smoke. Savuttomia can function as a plural noun, for example in phrases such as savuttomia henkilöitä or savuttomia tiloja, indicating non-smokers or smoke-free facilities.

In public health and social contexts, savuttomia indicates a protective principle: non-smokers benefit from reduced exposure to secondhand smoke, and policies aim to maintain smokefree environments in workplaces, schools, and public venues. Programs to reduce smoking often emphasize increasing the number of savuttomia individuals and improving air quality in shared spaces.

Finnish tobacco control policies promote smokefree settings and discourage smoking in most indoor public areas. Legislation, public campaigns, and workplace guidelines commonly use the concept of savuttomu to describe goals, standards, and compliance, as well as to respect the rights of non-smokers in various settings. The term appears in health data, surveys, and policy documents to differentiate between those who smoke or use tobacco and those who do not.

See also: Tobacco control in Finland; Health in Finland; Non-smokers.