KEY FACTS
Population
Madagascar has a population of 26,262,368 according to 2018 statistics from the World Bank
Madagascar and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 24 September 2003
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 22 September 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 | 33.2 | 30.7 | 48.9 | ----- | 27.7 | 27.5 |
| Female | 14.3 | 10.2 | 21.1 | ----- | 1.5 | ----- |
| Total | 28.8 | 19.3 | ----- | ----- | ..... | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
TAXATION
Madagascar’s tax policy for tobacco products is not aligned with recommendations of the World Health Organisaton (WHO).
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SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Madagascar has legislation or regulation requiring 100% smoke-free environments. Funds are not dedicated for the enforcement of this policy.
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CESSATION
Madagascar 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
Madagascar has a legislation or regulation requiring pictorial health warning covering 50% of the front and backs of cigarette packs.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Madagascar 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
Madagascar has a legislation or regulation banning most forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
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- Note circulaire N° 029 du 04 octobre 2004 relatif à la Vulgarisation et à l’Application de l’Arrêté N° 18_71_2003
- Lettre de plaidoyer N° 205 SANPF_PS_SG_OFNALAT sur l’adoption de l’espace sans fumée du tabac dans les Hôtels, Restaurants, Espaces de Loisirs
- ARRETE INTERMINISTERIEL N°1871 du 22 Octobre 2003 fixant la réglementation en matière d’industrialisation, d’importation, de commercialisation et de
- Arrêté Interministériel 28.540_2011 fixant les modalités d’application du décret N°2010-1008 du 14 décembre 2010 portant conditionnement et étiquetage des produits du tab
- DECRET N° 2010.1008 portant conditionnement et étiquetage des produits du tabac en vente à Madagascar
- ARRETE INTERMINISTERIEL No 14.762_2012 fixant les modalités d’application du décret no 2010-1008 du 14 décembre 2010 portant conditionnement et étiquetage des produits du tabac en vente
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