Gov’t Urged to Revise Tobacco Control Act 2016

September 02, 2024 by chimpreports.com

Gov’t Urged to Revise Tobacco Control Act 2016

THR Uganda urges the Ugandan government to amend the Tobacco Control Act to provide solutions for smokers wanting to quit. A survey in Lira and Bukedea districts revealed high percentages of smokers with health issues and difficulty quitting. Most smokers started at a young age and struggle to stop despite awareness of risks. The current law lacks support for addicted individuals, with 90% of users stating it didn't help them quit. THR Uganda advocates for empathetic help and safer nicotine alternatives. The CEO emphasizes the urgency, citing cigarette-related deaths as a significant concern in Uganda.

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4.70% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 1.1 million current smokers in Uganda 8.20% of men are current smokers but only 1.40% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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