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Tobacco Control inTobacco Control inGeorgiaGeorgia



Georgia, one of the most ancient countries of theworld is situated in Caucasus region, on the

crossroad of Europe and Asia



Tobacco Agriculture in GeorgiaTobacco Agriculture in Georgia

Tobacco growth as an agricultural fieldTobacco growth as an agricultural fieldwas widely spread in Georgia beginningwas widely spread in Georgia beginningfrom the 1st half of 20th century. In thefrom the 1st half of 20th century. In the

8080--s tobacco occupied 12,5 hae ands tobacco occupied 12,5 hae and

average crop capacity 14average crop capacity 14- -15 c/hae15 c/hae



Tobacco was leading culture together Tobacco was leading culture together with tea and wine during decades.with tea and wine during decades.

Specialists believe it is possible toSpecialists believe it is possible togrow up to 20 grow up to 20- -25 tones of tobacco in25 tones of tobacco in

Georgia. During recent yearsGeorgia. During recent years

production has decreased: production has decreased:



Growth of Tobacco Plants Over Growth of Tobacco Plants Over

the Yearsthe Years

0

10000

20000

30000

1986 1989 1990 1993 1997



produce cigarette in Georgia.produce cigarette in Georgia.Market is occupied by importedMarket is occupied by imported

production.production.AstraAstra -- Manufactured by ³Kartli´, TbilisiManufactured by ³Kartli´, Tbilisiwarnings:warnings:smoking is hazardouse for your health.smoking is hazardouse for your health.Smoking during pregnancy is dangerous for fetusSmoking during pregnancy is dangerous for fetusTar Tar ± ± 14 mg, nicotine 1,2 mg.14 mg, nicotine 1,2 mg.Astra filtersAstra filters -- L TD Delisi, TbilisiL TD Delisi, Tbilisiwarnngs:warnngs:Ministry of health warns smoking is hazardous for your healthMinistry of health warns smoking is hazardous for your healthSmoking during pregnancy is hazardous for fetusSmoking during pregnancy is hazardous for fetusNicotine 0,8 mg; tar 13 mg.Nicotine 0,8 mg; tar 13 mg.P oseidonP oseidon -- AmericanAmerican ± ± Georgian Company ³ P oseidon´, SagarejoGeorgian Company ³ P oseidon´, Sagarejowarnings:warnings:Ministry of health warns smoking is hazardous for your healthMinistry of health warns smoking is hazardous for your healthSmoking during pregnancy is hazardous for fetusSmoking during pregnancy is hazardous for fetus

Nicotine 1,3 mg; tar 7,7, mg.Nicotine 1,3 mg; tar 7,7, mg.P irveliP irveli -- Manufactured by ³Samgori 94´,TbilisiManufactured by ³Samgori 94´,Tbilisiwarnings:warnings:smoking is hazardouse for your health.smoking is hazardouse for your health.Smoking during pregnancy is dangerous for fetusSmoking during pregnancy is dangerous for fetus



P r e v a l e n c eP r e v a l e n c e

TotalTotal 33,6%.33,6%. A ccording to data of National A nti A ccording to data of National A nti--Tobacco Center the average number of Tobacco Center the average number of smokers in Georgia is currently more than 2 million. i.e.smokers in Georgia is currently more than 2 million. i.e.1998 data percentage of regular smokers (5 and more cigarettes a day):1998 data percentage of regular smokers (5 and more cigarettes a day):53,1% in men and 14,7% in women. (age 10 53,1% in men and 14,7% in women. (age 10- -74).74).

MaleMale 53,1%53,1%2nd place in Europe and among leading 10 in the world.2nd place in Europe and among leading 10 in the world.US A Wisconsin Medical College and Georgian Research Institute of Clinical US A Wisconsin Medical College and Georgian Research Institute of Clinical and Experimental Therapy have carried out joint investigation by rapid and Experimental Therapy have carried out joint investigation by rapid survey methodology. 60% of men in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia weresurvey methodology. 60% of men in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia weresmokers.smokers.FemaleFemale 14,7%14,7%

38th place in the world. By 1985 data38th place in the world. By 1985 data ± ± 67th place. ³Progress´ is significant.67th place. ³Progress´ is significant.During last 15 years (1980 During last 15 years (1980- -1995) number of smokers in Tbilisi has1995) number of smokers in Tbilisi hasincreased 1,4 times in men and 9,4 times in women. (Georgia Without increased 1,4 times in men and 9,4 times in women. (Georgia Without Tobacco, informational bulletin # 31 of Public Health Department, March 7,Tobacco, informational bulletin # 31 of Public Health Department, March 7,1997).1997).



Age groups:Age groups:

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Dynamics of rise in number of Dynamics of rise in number of smokers in Georgia duringsmokers in Georgia during

198198 --19951995

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Women

Men



Distribution of new smokers inDistribution of new smokers in

different age groupsdifferent age groups

45%

36%

13%6%

12-14 years15-16 years17-25 yearsafter 26



A ccording to the information of National A ccording to the information of National A nti A nti--Tobacco Centre in 1997 Tobacco Centre in 1997

approximately 8000 people died fromapproximately 8000 people died from

tobacco smoke in Georgia, whichtobacco smoke in Georgia, whichconstitutes 21% of all deaths. For theconstitutes 21% of all deaths. For theyears 2008 years 2008- -2010 predicted tobacco2010 predicted tobacco- -induced mortality will be 15% of total induced mortality will be 15% of total

mortality mortality



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Not willing Willing Notdecided

Has quitalready

Men Women

Willingness to quit smokingWillingness to quit smoking



Organizations working on tobaccoOrganizations working on tobacco

control in Georgiacontrol in GeorgiaGeorgian Health Professionals AllianceGeorgian Health Professionals AllianceFor Tobacco ControlFor Tobacco Control

Georgian Medical Association (GMA)Georgian Medical Association (GMA)UNESCO Chair ³Healthy Life´ at theUNESCO Chair ³Healthy Life´ at the

Tbilisi State Medical UniversityTbilisi State Medical University

National AntiNational Anti- -tobacco Centretobacco Centre ADRA ADRA



The Main Directions of NationalThe Main Directions of NationalStrategy For Tobacco Control InStrategy For Tobacco Control In

GeorgiaGeorgiaIncreasing prices and taxationIncreasing prices and taxationCreation of smoke free workplaces to prevent passive smoking,Creation of smoke free workplaces to prevent passive smoking,secondsecond- -hand smoke and environmental smokehand smoke and environmental smoke

A ban on all tobacco promotion (Advertisement, promotion, A ban on all tobacco promotion (Advertisement, promotion,sponsorship)sponsorship)Public education and InformationPublic education and InformationSupport for smoking cessationSupport for smoking cessation

A ban on tobacco sales to children A ban on tobacco sales to childrenPhasing out of tobacco growingPhasing out of tobacco growingRegular monitoring of tobacco controlRegular monitoring of tobacco control

Strengthening of international coordinationStrengthening of international coordinationExchange of information, technical cooperation with internationalExchange of information, technical cooperation with internationalbodiesbodies



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