World No Tobacco Day is observed on May 31 to raise awareness about the damage caused by consuming tobacco
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It was created by the WHO member states in 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable deaths
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On April 7, 1988, the 40th anniversary of the World Health Organisation, the first World No-Tobacco Day was observed
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Consuming tobacco kills over 80 lakh people across the world every year. Besides the human cost, consuming tobacco also causes the environment to degrade
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Cigarette smoking is the most common form of tobacco use worldwide and it is an addictive habit that has long-term, adverse health effects
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Cigarettes contain chemicals that make this addiction particularly insidious
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The theme of World No Tobacco Day 2024 is 'Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference'
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It focuses on advocating for regulations and practices that prevent the tobacco industry from targeting young people with dangerous tobacco products
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It gives a forum for young people, officials, and tobacco control campaigners to debate the issue and urge governments to act