(WNTD), much popularly observed as the was first celebrated in the year 1987 after the member states of
World Health Organization (WHO) passed the resolution to enlighten people about the hazards of consuming tobacco and keep a watch on the business practices adopted by the tobacco companies to sell their products. The WHO, further aims to draw the attention of public about the tobacco epidemic and its related serious health damages by selecting a theme that carries the global message to abstain from consuming tobacco products. The WHO also confers honours and awards to individuals and organizations who have made excellent contributions to the society in lowering the consumption of tobacco.
is enthusiastically celebrated worldwide by governments,individuals and non-governmental organisations and persuades people to quitconsuming tobacco.
World
No Tobacco Day