In 1987, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared May 31 World No Tobacco Day, which today is part of the UN system of world and international days. Every year, WHO and its partners actively celebrate this day, which aims to raise awareness of the harmful and deadly consequences of tobacco use and secondhand smoke. They also draw attention to the health risks associated with tobacco use and call on States to develop effective policies to reduce tobacco use in any form. Why was World No Tobacco Day established? The world community aims to eliminate the problem of tobacco smoking in the 21st century. Despite the advent of the 21st century, this problem still exists, and the fight against n... [Read more]