KEY FACTS
Population
Namibia has a population of 2,448,225 according to 2018 statistics from the World Bank
Mozambique and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 29 January 2004
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 07 November 2005
Date of FCTC entry into force: 05 February 2006
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 | 31.9 | 12.3 | 20.1 | ----- | 18.6 | 17.6 |
| Female | 29.9 | 11.3 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 4.2 | ----- |
| Total | 31.1 | 11.9 | ------ | ----- | ------ | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
CESSATION
Namibia 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
Namibia 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
Namibia has neither a specific government objectives for tobacco control nor a national tobacco control technical unit or agency.
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ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
Namibia has a legislation or regulation banning most forms of tobacco advertising. A few forms of promotion and sponsorship are also banned.
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ATCA CSO PARTNERS
- The Namibia Consumer Trust (NCT)
