World No Tobacco Day May 31

 

World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on May 31st. It was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1987 to draw global attention to the health risks associated with tobacco use and to advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

🎯 Purpose of World No Tobacco Day:

• Raise awareness about the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use.

• Encourage governments to implement strong tobacco control policies.

• Promote quitting tobacco in all its forms.

• Expose the marketing tactics of tobacco companies.

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🚬 Why Tobacco Is Harmful:

• Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable death, responsible for over 8 million deaths per year worldwide.

• It causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, and other serious health conditions.

• Secondhand smoke also harms non-smokers, especially children.

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🗓️ 2025 Theme 

Each year has a specific theme. For example:

• 2023 Theme: "We need food, not tobacco" – emphasizing how tobacco farming harms food security.

• 2024 Theme: Protecting children from tobacco industry interference

• 2025 Theme: Bright products. Dark intentions. Unmasking the Appeal.

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🛑 What You Can Do:

• Quit smoking or using tobacco – get help from professionals or support groups.

• Support policies like tobacco taxes, smoke-free zones, and bans on advertising.

• Educate others, especially youth, about the dangers of tobacco.