The tobacco control law which came into force one year after its adoption strictly prohibits tobacco advertisement in all forms; it also prohibits sale of tobacco to and by minors, sale of cigarettes singly or in a package containing less than 20 to enable easy purchase and smoking. The law also states that it is an offence to produce, distribute or sell cigarette and other smoking tobacco products without a health warning in Myanmar language.

Despite regulations banning smoking at public places, education and health facilities and public transport, exposure to second hand smoke is still high both at home and in public places. Strengthening of existing legislation on smoke-free environments is strongly recommended to reduce hazards of exposure to second-hand smoke.

Currently, the national tobacco control programme is working in collaboration with school and youth health programme; hazards of tobacco has been incorporated into the school curriculum since 2002 and updated in 2007.

National Strategic Plan on Adolescent Health and Development (2009-2013) including Tobacco Free Youth Program  has been developed.

Specifically focused and youth targeted media campaigns and other anti-tobacco programs in schools can be effective measures for curbing the youth tobacco use in Myanmar.