Quick links to detailed datasheets for Democratic Republic of Congo
Country profile
Data sourced:
2019.
Page updated:
2022-09-02
Smoking in Democratic Republic of Congo
No information about regulation of Cigarettes is available for Democratic Republic of Congo. 22,584 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
22,584
Deaths
In Democratic Republic of Congo, 22,584 people die each year due to tobacco smoking.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Democratic Republic of Congo
HTP is illegal to be marketed.
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.
Snus
in Democratic Republic of Congo
No information about regulation of Snus is available for 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.
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