Smoking in Venezuela
In Venezuela, smoking is allowed with some regulations in place. The sale of cigarettes is legal, but purchasing them from vending machines or online is prohibited. Importing cigarettes for trade is allowed with an import license. Moreover, cigarette packaging must include health warnings, and there is a comprehensive ban on all tobacco advertising. The minimum legal age to purchase cigarettes is 18 years. Additionally, smoking is legally restricted in public places to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. Cigarettes in Venezuela are subject to a total taxation rate of 0.73. The adult current tobacco smoking prevalence shows that 25.2% of males and 13.9% of females were current smokers in 2023, with an overall rate of 19.4%. The total number of current smokers in the country was estimated to be 2.7 million in 2024. As of 2023, the adult daily smoking prevalence was 13.1%, with 17% among males and 9.4% among females. Tobacco smoking contributes significantly to mortality in Venezuela. In 2021, approximately 14,100 deaths were attributable to tobacco smoking including 10,300 male deaths and 3,800 female deaths. This shows that smoking-related deaths accounted for 5.08% of all deaths in the country, including 6.37% of male deaths and 3.27% of female deaths. These data indicate a substantial public health impact of smoking in Venezuela.
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August 07, 2023 by vaping360.com
Venezuela Bans Vapes on Maduro's Order
The government of Venezuela has banned e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products—including personal use by individuals. The decision came in an Aug. 1 health ministry resolution, which claims the action is based on health concerns. The resolution, published in the country’s official gazette, prohibits the “manufacture, storage, distribution, circulation, commercialization, import, export, use, consumption, advertising, promotion, and sponsorship” of all vaping products—including products that contain no nicotine.
August 07, 2023 by apnews.com
Gobierno venezolano prohíbe el uso y comercialización de cigarrillos electrónicos
Las autoridades de salud de Venezuela anunciaron el jueves que resolvieron prohibir la utilización, fabricación e importación de cigarrillos electrónicos, sin excepciones. A partir de su publicación en la Gaceta Oficial, fechada el miércoles, “se prohíbe la fabricación, almacenamiento, distribución, circulación, comercialización, importación, exportación, uso, consumo, publicidad, promoción y patrocinio” de los cigarrillos electrónicos, indicó el Ministerio en un comunicado.