Table 1

Sources of data

Indicators to be estimated/dataSources
Average sticks smoked per dayMinistry of Health (GATS 2010, 2015)
Smoking prevalence 2010, 2015Ministry of Health (GATS 2010, 2015)
Cigarette domestic sale (tax-paid sale)Vietnam Tobacco Union, VINACOSH, Vinataba
Cigarette importVietnam Tobacco Association and General Department of Custom
Population characteristicsGeneral Statistics Office

  • GATS, Global Adult Tobacco Survey; VINACOSH, Vietnam Steering Committee on Smoking and Health.