KEY FACTS
Population
Eswatini has a population of 1,136,191 according to 2018 statistics from the World Bank
Eswatini and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 29 June 2004
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 13 January 2006
Date of FCTC entry into force: 13 April 2006
Prevalence of tobacco use
Youth tobacco use | Adult tobacco smoking | Adult cigarette smoking | ||||
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Prevalence (%) | Current tobacco use | Current cigarette smoking | Current smokers | Daily smokers | Daily smokers | Daily smokers |
Male | 15.8 | 9.2 | 11.7 | 9.5 | ----- | ----- |
Female | 8.6 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | ----- | ----- |
Total | 11.5 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 4.8 | ----- | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
CESSATION
Eswatini does not have a toll-free smoking quit line/help line. Smoking cessation support is available in most parts of the country.
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HEALTH WARNING
Eswatini has a legislation requiring textual health warnings covering 50% of the front and back of tobacco packs. Regulations are pending.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Eswatini has a national tobacco control technical unit or agency but no specific government objectives for tobacco control.
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ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
Eswatini has a legislation or regulation banning most forms of advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
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No legislation available