Thursday 30 May 2013

World No Tobacco Day

Every year, on 31 May, the World Health Organization and partners around the world mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death globally and is currently responsible for killing one in 10 adults worldwide.

The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2013 is: ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.

View the ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship message.

WHO is working on a comprehensive ban of all tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. For more information, please see the WHO website.

The Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network's pharmacist offers a free smoking cessation program. To discuss your options and receive a free Quit Kit, please contact Nandini at 780-986-6624.