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Everyone is aware of the negative effects of smoking, but there isn't much social or personal awareness of how quickly health problems can worsen. As a result, every year "No Smoking Day" is observed to raise awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco use.
Everyone is aware of the negative effects of smoking, but there isn’t much social or personal awareness of how quickly health problems can worsen. As a result, every year “No Smoking Day” is observed to raise awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco use.
Over 26 crore people smoke in India, covering all ages and genders. Every year, tobacco-related diseases claim the lives of over 10 lakh individuals, and passive smoking also has a serious negative impact on health.
History:
The United Kingdom was the first place where the idea of holding “No Smoking Day” was introduced. The first of many such days was Ash Wednesday in 1984. The second Wednesday in March was eventually chosen as the date.
Significance:
Every year, No Smoking Day is observed as a day of health awareness to encourage smokers who want to give up. A campaign called “Break Free” was launched in 2010 to commemorate the day and urge smokers to literally break free from the bonds of nicotine addiction on “No Smoking Day.”
As we enter a new decade, the need for this kind of understanding is greater than ever. Celebrities and media figures also take advantage of the event to encourage anti-smoking PSAs. These nine nations have implemented tobacco control laws in the past 20 years with the goal of reducing tobacco usage and its harmful effects. The nine nations include Canada, Australia, France, Iceland, Japan, Mexico, Russia, the UK, and the US.
