FIVE things you should know about the NEW smoking laws for SA Photos: Stock /Canva
Are you a smoker? This is for you. Here is everything you should know about the NEW smoking laws looming for South Africa.
FIVE things you should know about the NEW smoking laws for SA Photos: Stock /Canva
Anti-tobacco groups in South Africa have urged the new government to pass the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill promptly. To address smoking issues and regulate the growing vape and e-cigarette markets.
The NEW smoking laws, the new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, for South Africa are looming.
There has been mixed reaction to the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. This bill seeks to strengthen public health protection measures, align the tobacco control law with the World Health Organisation Framework Convention and repeal 1993’s Tobacco Control Act.
Here are the FIVE things you should know as the Bill aims to introduce the following:
According to a report released by the Department of Health on Thursday, new data shows that, on average, daily smokers in South Africa smoke 8.5 cigarettes a day.
The 2021 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) South Africa report said the prevalence of tobacco use among adults in the country is 29.4%, which equates to 12.7 million people.
It is believed data was gathered from 7,245 households, and the
A higher percentage of men (41.7%) are currently using tobacco compared to women (17.9%) in South Africa.
The highest proportion of tobacco smokers is in the 45-64 age range at 28.6%. Nearly half (47.4%) of males in this demographic are expected to be tobacco smokers.