World No Tobacco Day

World No Tobacco Day is witnessed around the globe on 31st May every year.

The day is observed to inspire tobacco consumers to withdraw from intake of all forms of tobacco for this day. 

World No Tobacco Day was initiated in 1987 by World health Organization (WHO) to educate societies about the poisonous constituents of tobacco and its effects.

World Health Organization undertook some studies related to tobacco related heart-strokes and cancer, and found shocking results. Nearly 4 million people die around the globe every year due to tobacco related diseases.

World No Tobacco Day is enthusiastically supported by governments, NGOs, community health groups, and equally by smokers.

No Tobacco Day is notable as a wakefulness day to pull people’s responsiveness about the harmful effects of tobacco. Conferences and events are organized by NGO and health societies on this day to encourage individuals to quit tobacco permanently.

If you smoke – here are a few tips that will help you to quit smoking permanently –

• Set up a quit date – and follow it without getting lost.
• Change your surroundings – Avoid smoking at workplace. Choose an alternative like juices or gums which keeps your mind away from smoking.
• Don't be a cheater – Don’t cheat on your decision. Not even one puff! Keep trying and be away from the smoke.
• Consult your doctor for nicotine gums of patches which helps you control your Smoke cravings

So take a pledge today and start a fresh and healthy life. And Remember – Say No to Tobacco