KEY FACTS
Population
Eritrea’s population is about 5,351,680.
Eritrea and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: Eritrea has not yet signed the FCTC
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): Eritrea has not yet ratified the FCTC
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 | Daily smokers | Daily smokers |
| Male | 7.8 | 2.0 | 11.3 | 9.2 | ----- | ----- |
| Female | 4.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | ----- | ----- |
| Total | 6.6 | 13.7 | 22 | 1.8 | ----- | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
TAXATION
Eritrea’s tax policy for tobacco products is not aligned with recommendations of the World Health Organisaton (WHO).
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SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Eritrea does not have any legislation or regulation requiring 100% smoke-free environments. Consequently, smoking is not regulated in the country
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CESSATION
Eritrea does not have a toll-free smoking quit line/help line. Smoking cessation support is not available in the country.
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HEALTH WARNING
Eritrea requires textual health warning covering at least 30% of the front and back of packs of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Eritrea has specific government objectives for tobacco control as well as a national tobacco control technical unit or agency.
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ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
Eritrea has legislation or regulation banning most forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
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