2021-12-15-世界卫生组织-Tobacco_Seychelles_2021_country_profile_10页_337kb

MPOWER Compliance: Seychelles scored high compliance in many areas, particularly taxation (69.5% of retail price is tax) and advertising bans. However, monitoring data was limited, and smoke-free environment laws were incomplete. Overall MPOWER score was 8/10 for affordability and taxation-related measures.

Tobacco Use Prevalence: High rates of tobacco use, especially among men (34.4%) and adults. Cigarette smoking is widespread. National surveys for prevalence were last conducted before 2013.

Treatment of Tobacco Dependence: Some cessation treatments are available (e.g., NRT), and a national quit line exists, but costs were not fully covered by the health system.

Health Warnings: Packages must include health warnings covering 50% of front and rear surfaces with text, but no photographs or plain packaging. Warnings are not obscured.

Mass Media Campaigns: There was a national campaign targeting tobacco control, but it did not air on TV or radio and involved testing and evaluation.

Advertising Bans: Seychelles implemented comprehensive bans covering all forms of tobacco promotion, including direct advertising, sponsorship, and promotion. Compliance was scored 10.

Taxation: Taxes are high, contributing 69.5% to the retail price of cigarettes (down from 75.5% in 2010, making cigarettes less affordable). Excise taxes include specific taxes and VAT.