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No tobacco day being observed across globe today

Web Desk: World No Tobacco Day is being observed across the globe today.

This year, theme for the day is Grow Food, Not Tobacco.

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.

More than 120 countries grow tobacco. WHO urges governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops.