Why 'World No Tobacco
Day' is observed??
On May 31 every year, the world observes World
No Tobacco Day (WNTD) that is promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The objective of observing World No Tobacco Day is to reduce tobacco
consumption which can lead to deadly diseases like cancer and early death.
Individuals, non-profit organizations and public health organizations actively
participate in making this day a success by distributing placards and
displaying posters with the latest information on the ill-effects of consuming
tobacco and smoking. Some of the other topics include smoking and lung diseases
and current concepts in management of lung cancer.
World No Tobacco Day primarily focuses on encouraging users to refrain from
tobacco consumption and its related products for a period of at least 24 hours.
World No Tobacco Day was first observed in 1987, after a cabinet of the WHA
(World Health Assembly) passed a motion supported by the WHO, with guidelines
to manage and curb tobacco consumption. To propel its cause and appeal
globally, WHA selects a fresh theme every year.
On No-Tobacco Day the attempt is to draw public
and government attention on the need to take effective measures to prevent
tobacco consumption which contaminates the air we live in. So, if your dream is
to live in a pollution-free environment, then Anti- Tobacco Day 2013 is the
right time to express your support to help create a safe and healthy
environment for future generations. In India, World No Tobacco Day is observed with
fervor. The government, individuals and public health organizations organize
health camps and rallies to create a tobacco-free society.[Reference -Times of India]
World No Tobacco Day primarily focuses on encouraging users to refrain from tobacco consumption and its related products for a period of at least 24 hours.
World No Tobacco Day was first observed in 1987, after a cabinet of the WHA (World Health Assembly) passed a motion supported by the WHO, with guidelines to manage and curb tobacco consumption. To propel its cause and appeal globally, WHA selects a fresh theme every year.
