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When is World No-Tobacco Day?

World No-Tobacco Day

About World No-Tobacco Day

When is World No-Tobacco Day?

In 1987, the World Health Organization (WHO) established World No-Tobacco Day (WNTD) to drum up awareness around the dangers of tobacco consumption, the business practices of the tobacco industry, as well as to pressure governments around the world to step up policies that work to reduce smoking and the use of other tobacco-based products.

WNTD is observed each year on May 31.
 
The use of tobacco leads to over 8 million deaths around the globe annually, according to the WHO. About 7 million of those fatalities are due to direct tobacco use while about 1.2 million of them are of non-smokers that
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Updated On : 31 May 2025 | 11:49 AM IST

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Updated On : 31 May 2025 | 11:46 AM IST

World No Tobacco Day 2025: Theme, history, significance & ways to quit

World No Tobacco Day is annually celebrated on May 31 and is marked to create awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco. Read more on its theme, history and significance and ways to quit

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Updated On : 31 May 2025 | 9:11 AM IST

World No Tobacco Day 2024: Check history, significance, theme and more

World No Tobacco Day 2024: The world observes No Tobacco Day every year on May 31 for spreading awareness about its potential risks

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Updated On : 31 May 2024 | 7:05 AM IST

World No Tobacco Day: More minors getting addicted to tobacco, shows study

The survey revealed that 38 per cent of cigarettes, 47 per cent of bidi and 52 per cent of smokeless tobacco users have picked up the habit before their 10th birthday

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Updated On : 31 May 2023 | 9:41 AM IST

World No Tobacco Day 2023: Theme, History, Importance & Role of Media

According to the World Health Organization, the theme of 'World No Tobacco Day 2023' is "We Need Food, Not Tobacco." This annual event takes place on May 31

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Updated On : 30 May 2023 | 12:14 PM IST

World No Tobacco Day 2017: Smoking kills 7 million a year, says WHO

WHO highlights pollution generated during production, transport and distribution of tobacco products

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Updated On : 31 May 2017 | 12:04 AM IST

World No Tobacco Day 2017: WHO calls for robust tobacco control measures

Tobacco use kills over 7 million people globally and affects productivity and healthcare expenditure

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Updated On : 30 May 2017 | 11:38 PM IST