KEY FACTS
Population
Seychelles has a population of 90,762 according to 2018 statistics from the World Bank
Seyshelles and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 11 September 2003
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 12 November 2003
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 | 27.2 | 19.6 | 34.2 | 28.4 | 34.1 | 28.3 |
| Female | 15.9 | 10.3 | 7.8 | 5.2 | 7.7 | 5.1 |
| Total | 21.4 | 14.7 | ---- | ---- | 20.9 | 16.7 |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
TAXATION
Seychelles’ tax policy for tobacco products is well aligned with recommendations of the World Health Organisaton (WHO).
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SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Seychelles has a legislation or regulation requiring 100% smoke-free public places, but funds are not dedicated for the enforcement of this policy
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CESSATION
Seychelles does not have a toll-free smoking quit line/help line. Smoking cessation support is available in the country.
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HEALTH WARNING
Seychelles has a legislation requiring pictorial warnings covering 50% of the front and back surface area of packs of tobacco products.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Seychelles 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
Seychelles has a legislation or regulation banning most forms of advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
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