2021-12-15-世界卫生组织-Tobacco_Maldives_2021_country_profile_10页_337kb

Maldives' country profile from the WHO 2021 global tobacco epidemic report indicates moderate to high compliance with certain MPOWER measures, reflecting efforts in tobacco control.

MPOWER Measures Summary:

• Monitoring: Recent and representative data available for tobacco use prevalence among adults and youth.
• Smoke-free Environments: Comprehensive smoking bans enforced in most public places, with fines for violations; subnational laws align with national policy.
• Cessation Programmes: Availability of quit lines and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), though cost coverage varies partially or fully.
• Health Warnings: Strong enforcement on cigarette packages, covering 90% of display areas with required elements like photos and specific warnings.
• Mass Media: No national anti-tobacco campaigns reported between 2018 and 2020.
• Advertising Bans: High compliance with bans on direct tobacco advertising and promotion; complete ban on sponsorship contributions.
• Taxation: High taxes on cigarettes, with excise and import duties driving affordability down; tobacco taxes fund health programs.

Tobacco Use Prevalence: High rates among males (45.4% smoked), lower for females; age-standardized estimates show a declining trend since 2010.

• Treatment & Quit Lines: Limited infrastructure but some services available.

Affordability: Cigarettes have become less affordable over time, reducing accessibility.