5.1% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 6,586 current smokers in Sao Tome and Principe
9.5% of men are current smokers but only 0.8% of women
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Data sourced:
2022.
Page updated:
2025-01-10
Smoking in Sao Tome and Principe
32
Deaths
In Sao Tome and Principe, 32 people die each year due to tobacco smoking.
5.1%
tobacco smoking
The prevalence of current tobacco smoking among adults is 5.1%.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Sao Tome and Principe
There is no specific law regarding e-cigarettes. If you have an update please e-mail the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Sao Tome and Principe
You can't advertise HTP in Sao Tome and Principe.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Sao Tome and Principe
You can't advertise NRT in Sao Tome and Principe.
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