KEY FACTS
Population
Sierra Leone has a population of 7,650,154 according to 2018 statistics from the World Bank
Sierra Leone and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: –
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 22 May 2009
Date of FCTC entry into force: 20 August 2009
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 | 24.3 | 15.0 | ---- | ---- | 29.4 | 26.5 |
| Female | 19.0 | 10.8 | ---- | ---- | 8.2 | 6.9 |
| Total | 21.5 | 12.7 | 18.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 15.1 |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
COORDINATION MECHANISM
Sierra Leone 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
Sierra Leone does not have any legislation or regulation banning advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
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- Legislation is not available
- Sierra Leone Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) country report 2008
- Sierra Leone-Western Area GYTS fact sheet (ages 13-15) 2008
ATCA CSO PARTNERS
- Crusaders Club Ministry Sierra Leone (CCMSL)
- Foundation for Democratic Initiatives and Development
- Health For All Coalition Sierra Leone ( HFAC SL)
- Foundation for Democratic Initiatives and Development
USEFUL LINKS
- Ministry of Health
- WHO Country Profile
