Smoking in Indonesia
There has been an upwards trend in current smoking prevalence in the general population in Indonesia. In 2000 the prevalence was estimated to be 32%; this increased to 39% in 2015, with a projection to increase to 43% by 2025. This increase in prevalence has been driven entirely by men's smoking, which increased from 59% to 75% between 2000 and 2015, and is projected to increase further to 83.5% by 2025 according to WHO trend data. Women's smoking during the same period remained low in comparison, at 5% in 2000, 3% in 2015, and is projected to decrease to 2% by 2025. The WHO published prevalence trend estimates in tobacco smoking, as shown here, in their 2018 2nd edition report, which show slightly different smoking prevalence to the WHO country profiles. Data for the estimates are not age standardised, and were obtained from WHO databases. The trend lines are projections, not predictions, of future attainment. A projection indicates a likely endpoint if the country maintains its tobacco control efforts at the same level that it has implemented them to date. Therefore the impact of recent interventions could alter the expected endpoint shown in the projection. While the methods of estimation used in the first and second editions of the WHO report are the same, the volume of data available for the second edition is larger i.e. 200 more national surveys. The results presented are therefore more robust.
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August 20, 2024 by conventuslaw.com
Indonesia Health Law Update – Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes
Indonesian law prohibits the use of supplementary materials in producing tobacco products and e-cigarettes unless it has been scientifically proven that the supplementary materials pose no health risk. Under the previous regime, tobacco product producers could comply with this prohibition by referring to a list of allowed supplementary materials provided by the Ministry of Health. Under GR 28/2024, instead of a list of allowed supplementary materials, it is stipulated that the Ministry of Health will set out a list of (...)
August 20, 2024 by conventuslaw.com
Indonesia Health Law Update – Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes
Indonesian law prohibits the use of supplementary materials in producing tobacco products and e-cigarettes unless it has been scientifically proven that the supplementary materials pose no health risk. Under the previous regime, tobacco product producers could comply with this prohibition by referring to a list of allowed supplementary materials provided by the Ministry of Health. Under GR 28/2024, instead of a list of allowed supplementary materials, it is stipulated that the Ministry of Health will set out a list of (...)
August 05, 2024 by thejakartapost.com
Government imposes stricter tobacco control amid unchecked youth smoking
The government has just ramped up its measures to curb tobacco use with the issuance of a new regulation that places stricter controls on tobacco sales and distribution. According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report published earlier this year, the country ranks among the world’s largest cigarette markets and has a high prevalence of young smokers, with a staggering 35.4 percent of adult tobacco users, or more than 70 million Indonesians.
July 31, 2024 by businesstimes.com.sg
Indonesia raises smoking age limit, will curb cigarette advertising
Indonesia increased the minimum age for buying cigarettes from 18 to 21 to reduce smoking rates, with 70 million adult smokers in a country that produces tobacco. The regulation also bans single cigarette sales and advertising, with penalties for violations. Sales near schools and on social media are restricted, effective immediately. A significant percentage of smokers in Indonesia are aged 10 to 18. While some anti-smoking advocates see the regulations as insufficient, others believe stricter enforcement is necessary. The tobacco industry expressed concerns about the impact on their business. Indonesia has been raising tobacco product excise rates annually to deter smoking.
July 31, 2024 by aa.com.tr
Indonesia outlaws sale of cigarettes to under 21, online advertisements
Indonesia on Wednesday banned the sale of cigarettes to people under the age of 21, as well as cigarette advertisements on websites, apps, and social media platforms, local media said. The minimum age has been raised from 18 to 21, and the sale of individual tobacco products has been prohibited, except for cigars and electronic cigarettes, the Jakarta Globe reported. The new regulations signed by President Joko Widodo also require tobacco packaging to contain at least 20 cigarettes and limit sliced tobacco packaging to a maximum of 50 grams, as cigarette packs currently vary in content, including 12, 16, and 20 cigarettes, the daily added.
July 31, 2024 by aa.com.tr
Indonesia outlaws sale of cigarettes to under 21, online advertisements
Indonesia on Wednesday banned the sale of cigarettes to people under the age of 21, as well as cigarette advertisements on websites, apps, and social media platforms, local media said. The minimum age has been raised from 18 to 21, and the sale of individual tobacco products has been prohibited, except for cigars and electronic cigarettes, the Jakarta Globe reported. The new regulations signed by President Joko Widodo also require tobacco packaging to contain at least 20 cigarettes and limit sliced tobacco packaging to a maximum of 50 grams, as cigarette packs currently vary in content, including 12, 16, and 20 cigarettes, the daily added.
June 05, 2024 by tempo.co
Indonesian Health Minister Urges Youth to Shun Smoking
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin encourages young Indonesians to adopt a tobacco-free lifestyle for better health. He stresses the importance of lifestyle changes to support the no-smoking policy, comparing it to embracing activities like jogging or cycling. Sadikin highlights the impact of promoting a tobacco-free culture, citing the success of a similar approach with coffee consumption to reduce diabetes. He advocates for creative strategies to make smoking uncool and prevent a new generation of smokers. Sadikin believes in education and lifestyle changes over bans as effective measures.
June 03, 2024 by jakartaglobe.id
Health Ministry Reports Decrease in Teen Smoking but Rise in E-Cigarette Use
The prevalence of smoking among 10-18-year-olds in Indonesia has decreased to 7.4 percent in 2023, according to the Indonesian Health Survey (SKI) 2023, down from 9.1 percent recorded in the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas). During a World No Tobacco Day media briefing in Jakarta on Wednesday, Eva Susanti, Director of Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control at the Health Ministry, said the figure is still higher than the 7.2 percent prevalence in 2013 and the 5.4 percent target set in the 2015-2019 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN).
April 29, 2024 by news-medical.net
Fruit and menthol e-cigarette flavors drive use among teens, Indonesian study finds
A study in BMC Public Health analyzed sensation-seeking behavior and e-cigarette use among Indonesian adolescents. E-cigarettes are increasingly popular, especially among youth, with Indonesia having high smoking rates. Flavored e-cigarettes are thought to attract young users and reduce harm perceptions. The study surveyed 1,799 respondents aged 15–24, finding males more likely to use e-cigarettes and dual users at 8.5%. Fruit, candy, and menthol were top flavors. Sensation-seeking correlated with e-cigarette use, and a ban on flavors could deter initiation. Different flavor preferences suggest varied appeal among users. The study recommends regulating e-cigarette flavors to curb usage.
January 31, 2024 by gfn.tv
DENYING THE SCIENCE IN INDONESIA | Featuring Garindra Kartasasmita
Indonesia's recent changes to e-cigarette taxation, which now place e-cigarettes in the same category as combustible tobacco products, have caused uproar amongst retailers and consumers. Garindra Kartasasmita joins us to explain these latest developments, and why the government is dead-set on denying vaping science.
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