KEY FACTS
Population
Zambia has a population of 17,351,822 according to 2018 statistics from the World Bank
Gambia and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: Not Signed
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 23 May 2008
Date of FCTC entry into force: –
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 | 24.9 | 6.2 | 20.2 | ----- | 20.0 | ----- |
| Female | 25.8 | 5.7 | 4.6 | ----- | 1.0 | ----- |
| Total | 25.6 | 6.2 | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
TAXATION
Zambia’s tax policy for tobacco products is not aligned with recommendations of the World Health Organisaton (WHO).
SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Zambia has a regulation requiring 100% smoke-free environments in some public places. Funds are not allocated for the implementation of this policy.
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CESSATION
Zambia does not have a toll-free smoking quit line/help line. Smoking cessation support is available in some parts of the country.
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HEALTH WARNING
Zambia has a regulation requiring textual health warnings on packs of tobacco products but this is not specific on the surface area to be covered.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Zambia has a national tobacco control technical unit or agency but no specific government objectives for tobacco control.
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ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
Zambia does not have any legislation or regulation banning the advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
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2009-Zambia-GHPSS-Medical-Factsheet2009-Zambia
2009-Zambia-GHPSS-Nursing-Factsheet
Mauritius Rodrigues GYTS Factsheet 2003
ATCA CSO PARTNERS
- SMOKEFREE ALLIANCE ZAMBIA (SFAZ)
- Tobacco-Free Association of Zambia (TOFAZA)
