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18.7% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 4.8 million current smokers in Iraq
36% of men are current smokers but only 1.6% of women
Smoking in Iraq
27,305
Deaths
27305 people in Iraq die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year.
18.7%
tobacco smoking
Adult tobacco smoking prevalence is 18.7%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Iraq
In Iraq, e-cigarettes are banned. Their importation, manufacture, advertising, and sale are all prohibited under the country's regulations.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Iraq
There is no specific law explicitly addressing Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) in Iraq. However, there are general regulations on tobacco products that apply to HTPs. According to these regulations, it is illegal to import HTPs for personal use, advertising them is prohibited, health warnings are required on their packaging, and the minimum age for purchase is 18 years.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Iraq
You can buy NRT in Pharmacy.
Snus
in Iraq
No online resources are available regarding specific laws on Snus in Iraq, including its importation, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any accurate and relevant firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Iraq
There are no available sources to indicate any specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Iraq, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.