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Micronesia (Federated States of) - MPOWER Measures Summary

MONITORING:

• No recent nationally representative surveys for adults (2018-2020) or adolescents (2018-2020).

SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENTS:

• Comprehensive smoke-free laws exist, prohibiting smoking in indoor offices/workplaces, all public transport, and most health, educational, government, and other public facilities.

CESSATION PROGRAMMES:

• A national toll-free quit line exists, and cessation support (including some treatments) is available, though specifics on cessation services and NRT cost coverage are limited. Some funds are available at health clinics.

HEALTH WARNINGS:

• No laws mandate health warnings on tobacco packages. No misleading terms or descriptors like "light" are banned. No specific warnings or graphic images are mandated.

MEDIA:

• No official anti-tobacco mass media campaigns conducted between July 2018 and June 2020.

ADVERTISING:

• Bans exist on direct tobacco advertising via national TV/radio, local magazines/newspapers, and billboards. No promotions or sponsorship bans at the national level.

TAXES:

• Cigarettes are highly taxed, with excise, VAT, and import duty contributing significantly. Taxes account for 46.67% and 26.67% of import duty, making cigarettes less affordable. No cigar, heated tobacco, or ENDS/e-liquid taxes reported, and no funds earmarked for health.

Disclaimer: Some MPOWER measures lack data (marked as "N/A"). Specific compliance scores cannot be determined without a completed MPOWER compliance form based on the provided text.