Myanmar Warnings/Messages Content

Last updated: June 1, 2023

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:

On packages of cigarettes, cheroot, and cigars:

1. Smoking and inhaling cigarette smoke from others can cause lung cancer

2. Smoking and inhaling cigarette smoke from others can cause premature delivery and low birth weight of the baby

3. Smoking can cause oral cancer

4. Smoking can cause occlusion of the blood vessels and may result in amputation of the limbs

5. Cigarette smoke can cause asthma and pneumonia in children

On packages of bidis, snuff, and dip:

1. Chewing betel nuts can cause cancer of inner side of the cheek

2. Chewing betel nuts can cause premature delivery and low birth weight of the baby

3. Chewing betel nuts can cause tongue cancer

4. Chewing betel nuts can cause oral cancer

5. Chewing betel nuts can cause throat cancer

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