KEY FACTS
Population
Guinea has a population of 12,717,176 according to 2017 statistics from the World Bank
Guinea and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 01 April 2004
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 07 November 2007
Date of FCTC entry into force: 05 February 2008
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 | 30.8 | 11.6 | ..... | ..... | ..... | ----- |
| Female | 20.0 | 1.6 | 1.4 | ----- | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Total | 26.1 | 7.1 | ..... | ----- | ..... | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
CESSATION
Guinea has a toll-free smoking quit line/help line. Smoking cessation support is available in most health facilities in the country.
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HEALTH WARNING
Guinea has a legislation or regulation requiring textual health warning covering 30% of the front and back of packs tobacco products.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Guinea 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
Guinea has legislation or regulation banning most forms of advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
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- Arrêté N°473 du 04 février 2004 portant modalités de dédouanement des importations de cigarettes
- Arrêté N°A-2003-0442 Portant interdiction de la publicité du Tabac en Guinée
- Arrêté No 2004_972 du 27 Avril 2004 portant interdiction de l’usage du tabac dans les lieux publics
- Arrêté N°A-2003-0442 Portant interdiction de la publicité du Tabac en Guinée
ATCA CSO PARTNERS
- GENERATION SANS TABAC
