Web Desk: World No Tobacco Day is being observed across the globe today.
This year, theme for the day is Grow Food, Not Tobacco.
Growing tobacco is catastrophic. It results in millions going hungry.
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 31, 2023
Tobacco is a labour-intensive crop. It is also not a highly-profitable crop for farmers or governments.
Grow food, not tobacco 👉https://t.co/Nm8XJxxDq3 #NoTobacco #TobaccoExposed #WorldNoTobaccoDay pic.twitter.com/hWjDuBo2w8
The day is observed to create awareness among the masses about hazardous effects of tobacco on health and the environment.
Every year, more than 8 million people die from tobacco, including 1.2 million from second-hand smoke exposure.
GROW FOOD 🫘 NOT TOBACCO 🚭
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) May 31, 2023
More than 120 countries grow tobacco.
WHO urges governments to stop subsidising tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops. 👉 https://t.co/Nm8XJxxDq3 #NoTobacco #WorldNoTobaccoDay pic.twitter.com/1q0NDKMFSH
More than 120 countries grow tobacco. WHO urges governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops.
