30/05/2025
31st May (World No To***co Day)
🚭To***co kills more than 8 million people each year worldwide.🚭
🚭Over 1 million of these deaths are due to second-hand smoke.🚭
Smoking is a major cause of cancer, lung disease, heart disease, stroke, , and many other health problems.
🟣To***co and Young People🟣
To***co companies target youth with flavored products and advertising.
Most smokers start before the age of 18.
Preventing to***co use in young people is crucial for a healthier future.
🟣Forms of To***co Use🟣
Ci******es
Bidis, hookahs, and chewing to***co
E-cigarettes (vapes) – not safe and can lead to ni****ne addiction
Smokeless to***co is also dangerous – causes oral cancer and gum disease.
🟣Effects on the Environment🟣
Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world.
To***co farming causes deforestation and uses harmful chemicals.
To***co smoke contributes to air pollution.
🟣Benefits of Quitting To***co🟣
Within 20 minutes: Heart rate drops.
Within 1 day: Oxygen levels improve.
Within 1 year: Risk of heart disease is cut in half.
Long-term: Longer, healthier life.
✴️This Year’s Theme (2025)✴️
" Bright Products, Dark Intention. Unmasking the Appeal."
✴️How You Can Help✴️
Say NO ❌to all forms of to***co.🚭
Go for Screening Spirometry Test (PFT) For Your Lung health Today.
Consult your Pulmonologist..
