KEY FACTS
Population
Burkina Faso has a population of 19,193,380 according to 2017 statistics from the World Bank
BURKINA FASO AND THE WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 22 December 2003
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 31 July 2006
Date of FCTC Entry into force: 29 October 2006
Specific national government objectives in tobacco control: Yes
National agency or technical unit for tobacco control: Yes
Prevalence of tobacco use
| Youth tobacco use | Adult tobacco smoking | Adult cigarette smoking | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence (%) | Current tobacco use | Current cigarette smoking | Current smokers | Daily smokers | Current smokers | Daily smokers |
| Male | 22.6 | 11.9 | 24.5 | 20.8 | 24.2 | 20.5 |
| Female | 11.5 | 2.0 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Total | 16.8 | 6.5 | 11.3 | 9.6 | 11.1 | 9.4 |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
TAXATION
Burkina Faso has a tax policy for tobacco products but this is not aligned with recommendations of the World Health Organisaton (WHO).
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SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Decree N°2011- 1052 PRES_PM_MS_MEF of 30 December 2011 bans smoking in closed public spaces and public transport services in Burkina Faso.
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CESSATION
Burkina Faso does not have a toll-free telephone smoking quit line/help line. Smoking cessation support is available in some communities.
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HEALTH WARNING
Burkina Faso requires graphic health warnings covering 60% front and back of cigarettes. Rotation of these messages is required.
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ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
Burkina Faso has specific government objectives for tobacco control as well as a national tobacco control technical unit or agency.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Most forms of tobacco advertising are banned in Burkina Faso. Partial restrictions do exist on tobacco promotion and sponsorship
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ATCA CSO PARTNERS
- AFRIQUE CONTRE LE TABAC (ACONTA)
- Association d’Aide et de protection des groupes Vulnérables du Centre Nord
SOS/Jeunesse et Défis (SOS/JD)
