KEY FACTS
Population
Algeria has a population of 41,318,142 according to 2017 statistics from the World Bank
Algeria and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 20 June 2003
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 30 June 2006
Date of FCTC Entry into force: 01 February 2006
Specific national government objectives in tobacco control: Yes
National agency or technical unit for tobacco control: Yes
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Prevalence of tobacco use
| Youth tobacco use | Adult tobacco smoking | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence (%) | Current tobacco use | Current cigarette smoking | Current smokers | Daily smokers |
| Male | 17.4 | 12.2 | 27.1 | 17.6 |
| Female | 2.6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Total | 9 | 5.7 | 15.3 | 10.5 |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
CESSATION
Algeria does not have a toll-free telephone smoking quit line/help line. Smoking cessation support is available in some health facilities.
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HEALTH WARNING
Algeria requires textual health warnings covering 15% front and back of cigarettes. Rotation of these messages is required.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Algeria 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
Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship are prohibited, but there but they are not clearly defined in the law.
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