KEY FACTS
Population
Mauritius has a population of 1,265,303 according to 2018 statistics from the World Bank
Mauritania and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 17 June 2003
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 17 May 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 cigarette smoking | Current smokers | Daily smokers | Daily smokers | Daily smokers |
| Male | 28.2 | 21.2 | 38.5 | ----- | 38.5 | ----- |
| Female | 10.3 | 6.6 | 4.1 | ----- | 4.1 | ----- |
| Total | 18.9 | 13.6 | 19.7 | ----- | 19.7 | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
TAXATION
The tobacco tax policy for Mauritius is good, but excise tax does not exactly meet the WHO recommendation of 70% of the retail price.
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SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Mauritius has a legislation or regulation requiring 100% smoke-free public places. Funds are not dedicated for the enforcement of this policy
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CESSATION
Mauritius does not have a toll-free smoking quit line/help line. Smoking cessation support is available in medical facilities.
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HEALTH WARNING
Mauritius has a legislation requiring pictorial warnings covering 65% of the front and back (combined) of packs of cigarettes and other smoked tobacco products.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Mauritius 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
Mauritius has a legislation or regulation banning most forms of advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
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ITC Mauritius National Report Waves 1 to 3 (2009-2011) May 2012
Mauritius Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) country report 2008
Mauritius GYTS fact sheet (ages 13-15)
Mauritius GYTS fact sheet 2003
Mauritius Rodrigues GYTS fact sheet (ages 13-15) 2003
Mauritius Rodrigues GYTS fact sheet 2003
ITC Mauritius National Report Wave 1 (2009) May 2010
ITC Mauritius National Report Waves 1 to 2 (2009-2010) May 2011
Mortality attributable to tobacco in Mauritius
ATCA CSO PARTNERS
- African Network for Information & Action Against Drug (RAID The Gambia)
