2021-12-15-世界卫生组织-Tobacco_Saudi_Arabia_2021_country_profile_10页_344kb

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WHO Report Summary: Global Tobacco Epidemic 2021 - Saudi Arabia Country Profile

Overview
Saudi Arabia is a high-income country that signed and ratified the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in 2004 and 2005. The country has implemented various tobacco control measures, with a focus on taxation, advertising bans, and smoke-free environments. However, tobacco use remains high, particularly among males, as indicated by national surveys.

Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Signed on 24 June 2004; ratified on 9 May 2005.
High-income status population.
National tobacco control program established with 100 full-time staff and expenditures of SAR 18 million in 2008.

Tobacco Use Prevalence

High rates: Male cigarette smoking prevalence ~28-30% among adults, smokeless tobacco lower.
National surveys: Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) in 2019 and Global Youth Tobacco Survey in 2010.
WHO age-standardized estimates show declining trends, but data gaps exist for some products.

MPOWER Measures

Monitoring: Representative surveys available for adults but not adolescents.
Packs (Smoke-free environments): Complete absence of smoking in some public spaces, but exemptions allowed; subnational jurisdictions are covered by national law.
Obligations (Treatment of tobacco dependence): Ce tion services partially available, with some NRT, but not fully cost-covered.
Warning (Health warnings): Mandatory on cigarette packages with 65% display area; includes photographs and specific warnings, rotating on packages.
Enforcement (Taxation): High compliance; taxes account for 73.8% of retail price for cigarettes, making them less affordable (increased GDP required to buy 100 packs).
Taxation compliance score for advertising and promotion:
- Direct advertising bans: Full compliance (score 10).
- Indirect promotion bans: Compliant with substantial coverage (score 9).

Additional Details

Earmarked taxes for health: No reporting.
Economic impact: Taxes are a significant portion of retail prices, affecting affordability negatively.
Media campaigns: National anti-tobacco campaigns conducted in 2018-2020 with evaluations.

Sources: WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and 2021 Global Tobacco Epidemic Report.

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