KEY FACTS
Population
Gambia has a population of 2,100,568 according to 2017 statistics from the World Bank
Gambia and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 16 June 2003
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 18 September 2007
Date of FCTC entry into force: 17 December 2007
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 | 34.0 | 12.7 | 23.0 | ----- | 20.5 | 21.5 |
| Female | 36.6 | 8.6 | 0.0 | ----- | 0.0 | ----- |
| Total | 36.1 | 10.8 | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
TAXATION
Gambia’s tax policy for tobacco products is not aligned with recommendations of the World Health Organisaton (WHO).
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SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Gambia does not have any legislation or regulation requiring 100% smoke-free environments. Consequently, smoking is not regulated in the country.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Gambia 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
Most forms of tobacco advertising are banned in Gambia. Some forms of promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products are also banned.
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ATCA CSO PARTNERS
- African Network for Information & Action Against Drug (RAID The Gambia)
