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The Role of Health Professionals in Tobacco Control
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD)
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About WNTD
On May 31, was designated as World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) by the Member States of the World Health Organization in 1987 to stress the importance to fight against the tobacco epidemic, and to reduce the preventable death and diseases caused by its consumption.
Each year, a specific theme is highlighted. Materials and activities focused on the theme are designed to raise awareness of the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what WHO is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations.
Important dates and events
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World No Tobacco Day 2006: "Tobacco: Deadly in any disguise" will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 31.
Upcoming activities for WNTD 2006 in the Region of the Americas will be announced here.
WNTD 2005 materials
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Previous WNTD at PAHO
- WNTD 2005: Health professionals against tobacco
- WNTD 2004: Tobacco and poverty: A vicious circle
- WNTD 2003: Tobacco-free film, tobacco-free fashion
- WNTD 2002: Tobacco-free sports
- WNTD 2001: Tobacco smoke harms us all. Let's clear the air
- WNTD 2000: Quit the dependency: Tobacco costs too much
More information on WNTD in the world
WHO Tobacco Free Initiative