Tag: World No Tobacco Day 2024

HISTORY

Important Days World No Tobacco Day 2024 ▪ World No-Tobacco Day is observed on May 31 every year to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco consumption and promote tobacco control measures. ▪ Theme 2024: “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference” ▪ The day was first observed in 1987 by the World Health Organisation (WHO) ▪ As per WHO, tobacco use is a major cause of death and disease in India, responsible for an estimated 1.35 million deaths annually.