31st May is observed as World No Tobacco Day across the world. The day is observed each year to inform the public about the dangers associated with the consumption of tobacco. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the 31st May as World No Tobacco Day in 1987, to fight against the tobacco epidemic that was highly prevalent at the time. The WHO intended to educate people about the impact they cause to themselves, others as well as their future generations by consuming tobacco.
World No Tobacco Day 2020 – Theme
WHO has announced that the theme for World No Tobacco Day 2020 is #TobaccoExposed. The global campaign is aimed at debunking the myths and exposing the devious tactics employed by the tobacco selling companies. It will provide young people with the knowledge required to easily detect industry manipulation and equip them with the tools to rebuff such tactics, thereby empowering young people to stand up against them. This is especially important right now as studies have indicated that smokers have a higher risk for a severe case of coronavirus.
It’s #WorldNoTobaccoDay! ?
Tobacco products kill over 8 million people every year. The industry is targeting youth to replace people that their products are killing so they can make a killing in profits ? ?.
It’s time to #SpeakOut! #TobaccoExposed
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— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 30, 2020