KEY FACTS
Population
Ghana has a population of 28,833,629 according to 2017 statistics from the World Bank
Ghana and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 20 June 2003
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 29 November 2004
Date of FCTC entry into force: 27 February 2005
Prevalence of tobacco use
| Youth tobacco use | Adult tobacco smoking | Adult cigarette smoking | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence (%) | Current tobacco use | ---- | Current smokers | Daily smokers | Daily smokers | Daily smokers |
| Male | 9.2 | ---- | 6.3 | ----- | 4.8 | ----- |
| Female | 7.1 | ---- | 0.4 | ----- | 0.1 | ----- |
| Total | 8.3 | ---- | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
CESSATION
Ghana does not have a toll-free smoking quit line/help line. Smoking cessation support is available in some parts of the country.
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HEALTH WARNING
Ghana currently implements textual health warning covering 50% of the front and back of packs cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Ghana 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
Ghana has legislation or regulation banning most forms of advertising promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
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- Ghana – Medical students Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS) fact sheet (3rd year students only) 2006
- Ghana – Nursing students GHPSS fact sheet (3rd year students only) 2006
- Ghana – Pharmacy students GHPSS fact sheet (3rd year students only) 2006
- Ghana Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) fact sheet 2006
- Ghana GYTS fact sheet (ages 13-15) 2006
- Ghana Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) fact sheet 2006
ATCA CSO PARTNERS
- Institute of Leadership and Development (INSLA)
- Vision for Alternative Development (VALD)
