ISLAMABAD: World No Tobacco Day is being observed across the world including Pakistan. The aim of the day is to increase awareness among the masses about health risks and advocate efficient policies to reduce tobacco consumption worldwide.
The theme for this year’s World No Tobacco Day is “Protecting children from tobacco industry interference”. The message is to protect future generations and ensure a constant decline in tobacco consumption.
In 1988, the WHO passed a Resolution to observe World No Tobacco Day annually on May 31. Experts said that the day plays a crucial role in raising awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco consumption, including the dangers of smoking and using tobacco products, which can lead to several health risks like cancer, heart disease, stroke, and respiratory illnesses.
