World No Tobacco Day

2024 - 5 - 31

World No Tobacco Day: How to Stub Out the Habit and Protect Future Generations

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Find out why World No Tobacco Day is crucial and how to convince young people to quit smoking. Learn about the alarming increase in teenage girls smoking in India and the importance of innovative harm reduction strategies.

World No Tobacco Day is a critical reminder to address the global epidemic of smoking and protect our communities from harmful tobacco products. From personal challenges to government regulations, the battle against nicotine addiction continues to evolve. On this day, experts emphasize the need for stricter regulations on tobacco marketing to prevent the industry from targeting the youth and getting them hooked. Beyond regulations, there's a call for innovative strategies to reduce tobacco-induced diseases, such as cancer, and support individuals in quitting smoking.

In India, a concerning trend is the rise in teenage girls smoking, despite overall tobacco consumption decreasing. The Union health ministry's report highlights this shift, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to prevent further escalation. Alongside efforts to empower the youth and healthcare providers in tobacco cessation, the focus shifts to the impact of tobacco on public health. High blood pressure, lung cancer, and a myriad of other health risks are associated with tobacco use, making it imperative to raise awareness and encourage behavioral change.

On a global scale, the detrimental effects of tobacco extend beyond individual smokers, affecting even non-smokers through secondhand smoke exposure. The alarming statistics of deaths linked to tobacco underscore the urgency in promoting smoke-free environments and educating the public about the dangers of passive smoking. As NGOs advocate for stronger governmental actions and faster responses to tobacco-related issues, the conversation around tobacco control intensifies, emphasizing the need for unified efforts in combating this ongoing public health challenge.

Notably, World No Tobacco Day serves as a platform to highlight the link between tobacco use and various health conditions, urging individuals to prioritize their well-being and take steps towards quitting smoking. Additionally, the focus on protecting children from the harmful influence of the tobacco industry sheds light on the importance of safeguarding future generations from the devastating effects of nicotine addiction.

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World No Tobacco Day: Time to stub off the 'epidemic', say health ... (Deccan Herald)

"I started lighting up a cigarette whenever I was a bit stressed," he says. Every two to three months he takes on a health challenge and tries to quit the habit ...

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World no tobacco day: Protecting children from tobacco industry ... (Times of India)

World No Tobacco Day, observed on May 31st, highlights the importance of protecting children from the harmful influence of the tobacco industry. Safet.

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World No Tobacco Day 2024: How to convince young people quit ... (Open Access Government)

Firstly, the marketing of tobacco products needs to be far more regulated. Today we see how the tobacco industry, in a bid to get new generations hooked and ...

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On World No Tobacco Day, Specialists Call for Innovative Tobacco ... (Kashmir Life)

We critically need harm reduction strategies to lower tobacco-induced diseases, like cancer. Medical practitioners should advise patients to quit tobacco ...

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World No Tobacco Day: Why teen girls in India are smoking more ... (Firstpost)

As per the Union health ministry's latest report, while tobacco consumption in India has come down, the number of teenage girls who smoke has gone up more ...

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World No Tobacco Day 2024: Do you want to quit smoking? 5 things ... (India TV)

It is not easy to quit cigarettes or tobacco addiction. After knowing so many disadvantages, people try many times, but after a few days, they start again.

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World No Tobacco Day 2024: High blood pressure, lung cancer and ... (Moneycontrol.com)

World No Tobacco Day 2024: This day is commemorated annually on May 31st to highlight the health hazards linked to tobacco consumption and to encourage ...

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Empowering youth in the fight against tobacco: World No Tobacco ... (UKNow)

World No Tobacco Day 2024 is a call to action for healthcare providers, communities and individuals to support tobacco prevention and cessation efforts.

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World No Tobacco Day 2024: क्या आप भी अकसर हो रहे हैं पैसिव ... (दैनिक जागरण)

इन दिनों स्मोकिंग और तंबाकू से जुड़ी अन्य चीजों का इस्तेमाल काफी ज्यादा बढ़ चुका है। किसी भी तरीके से तंबाकू का थोड़ा सा सेवन भी सेहत को गंभीर ...

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World No Tobacco Day 2024: सैकड़ों लोगों की फ्री काउंसलिंग कर छुड़ाई ... (Nai Dunia)

2019 से आइ एम अगेंस्ट टोबैको आर्गेनाइजेशन के फाउंडर प्रदीप चावड़ा लोगों में नशे की लत छुड़ाने के अभियान में जुटे हैं।

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World No Tobacco Day 2024: चेन स्मोकर अगर सिगरेट पीना छोड़ दें तो ... (ABP News)

निकोटीन की लत सबसे ज्यादा खराब होती है. एक बार किसी को लग जाए तो उसे छोड़ना बड़ा मुश्किल होता है. फेफड़ों, लिवर,यूथेरा से जुड़ी बीमारी का ...

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World No Tobacco Day: 46% युवाओं ने छोड़ दिए तंबाकू उत्पाद, 12 घंटे में ... (अमर उजाला)

तंबाकू उत्पादों और धूम्रपान के कारण होने वाली स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं को लेकर लोगों को जागरूक करने और तंबाकू छोड़ने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करने के ...

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This World No Tobacco Day: Know about the link between Tobacco ... (ETHealthworld.com)

Furthermore, secondhand smoke exposure contributes to an additional 1.2 million deaths annually, with children particularly vulnerable to its harmful effects.

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World No Tobacco Day: NGOs vent frustration at EU's failure to act (EURACTIV)

Civil society organisations have called for swift action on tobacco at the EU level while expressing disappointment at the European Commission's delays in ...

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World No-Tobacco Day 2024: Here's How Tobacco Use Negatively ... (NDTV)

According to the World Health Organisation, tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year, including an estimated 1.3 million non-smokers who are ...

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New Sendenyu Village declared Tobacco Free Village on World No ... (Nagaland Tribune)

Tseminyu: State Tobacco Control Cell, National Tobacco Control programme observed World No Tobacco Day at New Sendenyu Village. BY NTN | Friday, 31 May, ...

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World No Tobacco Day: डॉक्टर्स की सलाह, चाहते हैं स्वस्थ जीवन तो छोड़ ... (अमर उजाला)

दुनियाभर में लोगों को तंबाकू से परहेज को लेकर जागरूक करने के लिए हर साल 31 मई को 'वर्ल्ड नो टोबैको डे' यानी एंटी-टोबैको डे मनाया जाता है।

IARC marks World No Tobacco Day 2024 (IARC)

Tobacco smoking remains the most important avoidable cause of cancer worldwide. Smokeless tobacco products are also an important contributor to the global ...

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Empowering youth in the fight against tobacco: World No Tobacco Day 2024 (UKNow)

World No Tobacco Day 2024 is a call to action for health care providers, communities and individuals to support tobacco prevention and cessation efforts. By combining the power of youth advocacy, the accessibility of pharmacists and the collaboration of ...

Serchhipah World No Tobacco Day hmang (DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS)

Vawiin May ni 31, 2024 hi World No Tobacco Day a nih angin Serchhip District chhunga school hrang hrang ah zuk leh hmuam that lohna in zirtirna hun hman a ...

World No Tobacco Day 2024 - Global Initiative for Asthma - GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma)

Novel tobacco products pose a danger to young people, and industry marketing techniques remain predatory and must be called out, say international ...

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World No Tobacco Day पर भागलपुर में हुए कई कार्यक्रम (प्रभात खबर)

भागलपुर में शुक्रवार को विश्व तंबाकू निषेध दिवस मनाया गया. इस दौरान कई कार्यक्रमों का आयोजन हुआ. साथ ही जागरूकता रैली भी निकाली गई.

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World No Tobacco Day 2024: Youth advised not to view smoking as ... (The Hindu)

Speakers at the 'World No Tobacco Day' organised by TTD's Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), here on Friday, appealed to smokers to ...

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NTPC Bongaigaon Observes World No Tobacco Day with ... (Sarkaritel.com)

The pledge ceremony was followed by a signature campaign, spearheaded by Akhilesh Singh, which garnered significant participation from employees and associates, ...

MAMIT-AH WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY HMAN A NI (DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS)

Vawiin khan Siamliana Hall, Mamit-ah World No Tobacco Day hman a ni a. Pu Zoremthara Ralte, Addl.DC chuan khuallian niin a hmanpui a, Dr. Lalrinfela H chuan ...

Railway Hospital staff observe 'World No Tobacco Day' in Vijayawada (The Hindu)

Railway Hospital, Vijayawada division doctors observe 'World No Tobacco Day 2024' with awareness programs and de-addiction resources.

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World No Tobacco Day: तंबाकू से करें तौबा और कैंसर को कहें गेट आउट (Patrika News)

World No Tobacco Day: इससे इनसान के शरीर के ब्लड सेल्स में कैंसर पनपने लगता है। शरीर में खून कम हो जाता है। | Bhilai News | Patrika ...

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World No Tobacco Day | Know the close link between tobacco and ... (CNBCTV18)

Smoking — the most common form of tobacco consumption, is a leading cause of cancer, compromising the body's immune system and DNA integrity.

PGI event on World No Tobacco Day (Times of India)

The Clinical Hematology & Medical Oncology Department at PGIMER organised a remarkable awareness program on World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the ...

New York State Department of Health Recognizes World No ... (New York State Department of Health)

World No Tobacco Day 2024 Focuses on Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Targeting · Department Reaffirms Commitment to Raising Awareness About Dangers of ...

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Walkathon, street play mark World No-Tobacco Day (Times of India)

Walkathon and street play organized by MBBS and nursing students at Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences to raise awareness about tobacco dangers ...

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Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference: World No ... (Nagaland Tribune)

The District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) National Tobacco Control Programme, Mon District organized World No Tobacco Day with the theme “Protecting Children ...

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No Smoking: ఇద్దరు పిల్లలు, భార్య.. మూర్ఖుడిని అయిపోయా.. సిగరెట్ ... (Samayam Telugu)

No Smoking: ఇద్దరు పిల్లలు, భార్య.. మూర్ఖుడిని అయిపోయా.. సిగరెట్ వల్ల ఈ జర్నలిస్టు ఎంత కోల్పోయారు?! No Smoking: ధూమపానం అనేక అనర్థాలకు, ...

World No Tobacco Day: Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry ... (WHO | Regional Office for Africa)

More than 7 million of these deaths result from direct tobacco consumption, and around 1.2 million are due to exposure of non-smokers to second-hand smoke. Data ...

'World No Tobacco Day 2024' observed across Nagaland ... (Nagaland Post)

To raise awareness about the harmful influences of the tobacco industry on young people, World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) under 2024 theme, “Protecting Children ...

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Longleng and Phek observes World No Tobacco Day - Nagaland ... (Nagaland Tribune)

Along with the rest of the World, the District Tobacco Control Cell, Longleng observed World No Tobacco Day at Government High School, Namching under ...

Media release: Today is World No Tobacco Day - Hastings Prince ... (Hastings Prince Edward Public Health)

With a theme of youth empowerment and activism, the World Health Organization (WHO) is spearheading a social media campaign that amplifies the voices of young ...

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