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World No Tobacco Day

Commit to quit.

“Nearly 60% of tobacco users around the world want to quit smoking, but only 30% of the global population have access to quality tobacco cessation services,” Every year on May 30, the World Health Organization (WHO) observes World No Tobacco Day to spread awareness about the dangers of using tobacco. The day takes more importance this year as countries across the world are battling coronavirus (Covid-19), a respiratory disease. “Tobacco adversely affects the immune system and impairs lung function, making users more vulnerable to developing respiratory infections “Covid-19 is an infectious disease that mainly attacks the lungs and tobacco use continues to be one of the biggest public health threats especially during this time”

The students of NCN had done an online campaign to commit to quit smoking on the day of world no tobacco day. It’s really appreciable such a good attempt from the teenage group which will be really motivating the society & also make aware about the dangerous aspects of tobacco use .

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