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World No Tobacco Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that negative impact that tobacco has on people’s lung health ranges from cancer to chronic respiratory disease.

World No Tobacco Day

WHO and global partners today (31 May) celebrate the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). The annual campaign is an opportunity to raise awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure, and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form.

The focus of World No Tobacco Day 2019 is on “tobacco and lung health,” the theme of the year is “Don’t Let Tobacco Take Your Breath Away.” ~WHO

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