World No Tobacco Day: History and Significance
Image Source : PTIWorld No Tobacco Day is observed on May 31st each year. It is an annual awareness day organized by the World Health Organization
Image Source : PIXABAYThe day originated in 1987 when WHO decided to raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use
Image Source : PIXABAYThe annual observance was created to encourage action to reduce tobacco consumption
Image Source : PIXABAYAbout 267 million adults in India use tobacco, according to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2016-17
Image Source : PIXABAY"We Need Food, Not Tobacco" is the theme for this year's World No Tobacco Day
Image Source : PIXABAYThe primary goal of this day is to raise awareness about harmful effects of tobacco on both individual & public health
Image Source : PixabayIndian artist Sudarshan Patnaik created a giant sand sculpture depicting dangers of tobacco
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