KEY FACTS
Population
Malawi has a population of 18,143,315 according to 2018 statistics from the World Bank
Malawi and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: Malawi has not signed the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): Malawi has not ratified the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC entry into force: Malawi is not a party to the WHO FCTC
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 | 16.7 | 5.8 | 18.0 | ----- | 17.6 | 16.8 |
| Female | 11.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | ----- | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Total | 14.2 | 3.5 | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
CESSATION
Malawi 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
Malawi does not have any legislation or regulation requiring pictorial health warning on the packs of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Malawi does not have specific government objectives for tobacco control nor a national tobacco control technical unit or agency.
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ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
Malawi does not have any legislation or regulation banning advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
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ATCA CSO PARTNERS
- Drug Fight Malawi
