Costa Rica Warnings/Messages Content

Last updated: July 29, 2022

Warnings/Messages Content

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Does the content of the warnings/messages address:

Health impacts

Yes

Advice on cessation (e.g., the benefits of cessation or steps to take to stop smoking)

Addictive nature of tobacco

Adverse economic and social outcomes

Impact of tobacco use on friends and family

Yes

Quitline phone number and/or website

Description of current required warnings/messages:

Sample message (in Spanish) from Ministry of Health Directive No. 6584-2021:

Front: El humo del tabaco afecta mi salud.

Back: Fumar es causa de aborto.

Side: La nicotina daña el cerebro y los pulmones del bebé de manera permanente.

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