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World No Tobacco Day - 10 things to know with detail

• World No Tobacco Day is observed annually on May 31st to raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use and to advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.
• Tobacco use is a major risk factor for a variety of health problems, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, and respiratory diseases. It is estimated that tobacco use is responsible for over 8 million deaths worldwide each year.
• The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2021 is "Commit to Quit," which aims to support people in their efforts to quit tobacco use. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, no matter how long you have been smoking.
• Tobacco use not only harms the individual who smokes but also affects those around them through secondhand smoke exposure. Secondhand smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, many of which are toxic and can cause cancer.
• Tobacco use is a major driver of health inequalities, as it disproportionately affects marginalized and vulnerable populations, including low-income individuals, youth, and people with mental health conditions.
• Tobacco companies have a long history of targeting vulnerable populations with their marketing tactics, including youth, women, and low-income individuals. These tactics have been shown to increase tobacco use among these groups.
• Tobacco control measures, such as tobacco taxes, smoke-free laws, and advertising restrictions, have been proven to be effective in reducing tobacco use and its associated health risks. However, more needs to be done to fully implement these measures worldwide.
• The tobacco industry has been known to use tactics to undermine tobacco control efforts, such as spreading misinformation about the health risks of smoking and lobbying against effective policies. It is important to be aware of these tactics and support evidence-based tobacco control measures.
• In addition to the health risks, tobacco use also has a significant economic impact, both on individuals and on society as a whole. The costs of treating tobacco-related diseases and lost productivity due to illness are substantial.
• As individuals, we can all play a role in reducing tobacco use by supporting policies to control tobacco use, advocating for smoke-free environments, and encouraging friends and family members to quit smoking. Together, we can create a tobacco-free world for future generations.