8.6% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 4.0 million current smokers in Democratic Republic of Congo
16.7% of men are current smokers but only 0.6% of women
Smoking in Democratic Republic of Congo
The prevalence of current tobacco smoking among adults is 8.6% (including 0.6% of women and 16.7% of men). 22584 people in Democratic Republic of Congo die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year. tobacco smoking-related health problems account for 4.19% of deaths
Deaths
In Democratic Republic of Congo, 22584 people die each year due to tobacco smoking.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Democratic Republic of Congo
There is no specific law regarding e-cigarettes. If you have an update please e-mail the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Democratic Republic of Congo
You can't advertise HTP in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Democratic Republic of Congo
In Democratic Republic of Congo is legal to purchase nicotine without prescription to using NRT. Advertising NRT is allowed. NRT is available in Pharmacy.
Snus
in Democratic Republic of Congo
There is currently no information about using snus
Pouches
in Democratic Republic of Congo
There is currently no information about using pouches