5.5% of the adult population are current smokers
There are approximately 224,155 current smokers in Turkmenistan
10.8% of men are current smokers but only 0.5% of women
Smoking in Turkmenistan
Adult tobacco smoking prevalence is at 5.5% (with 0.5% of women and 10.8% of men). The number of daily smokers in Turkmenistan is 242991. The prevalence of daily tobacco smoking among adults is 6.3%. 2983 people in Turkmenistan die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year. tobacco smoking-related health problems account for 10.59% of deaths.
Deaths
2983 people in Turkmenistan die from tobacco smoking-related diseases each year.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Turkmenistan
E-cigarettes are categorised as tobacco products. The law "On Protecting the Health of Citizens from the Effects of Tobacco Smoke and the Consequences of Tobacco Product Consumption" (2013) explicitly prohibits the retail sale, advertising/promotion/sponsorship, distribution, manufacture, importation and use of e-cigarettes and snus.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Turkmenistan
In Turkmenistan, heated tobacco products are prohibited.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Turkmenistan
In Turkmenistan you don't need a prescription to purchase NRT. NRT is legal to market. NRT are available in Pharmacy.