On World No Tobacco Day, various organizations and governments are highlighting the dangers of tobacco use, especially among youth. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called attention to the tobacco industry's targeting of young people with candy-flavored products. Governments, including Kenya's, have issued warnings about the rise in the use of nicotine pouches, vapes, and electronic cigarettes among young people. India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has emphasized the increased risk of tuberculosis associated with tobacco use and has promoted their QuitLine service to help individuals quit smoking. Additionally, India's Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra addressed a gathering to mark the day, and civil society organizations are urging governments to strengthen tobacco control measures. WHO Europe also highlighted efforts to empower Swedish youth to reject harmful products, and India's campaign includes hashtags #TBMuktBharat and #TBHaregaDeshJeetega.
CSO Urges Govt To Strengthen Tobacco Control Measures https://t.co/jYrfmEFAFh
World No-Tobacco Day: Rise in E-Cigarette use among youth raises alarm https://t.co/DnWWPXAVPj
#DailyData📊 As the world celebrates No Tobacco Day🚭, here’s a look at tobacco consumption in the rural and urban parts of #India👇 #NoToTobacco #Cigarette #Health https://t.co/HG0qeJqLCe
#NewDelhi: Union Health Secretary #ApurvaChandra has virtually addressed the gathering at the event organised to mark #WorldNoTobaccoDay https://t.co/97IO4M0LdV
Smokers and tobacco users are 2.5 times more likely to develop TB. Tobacco use raises TB risk, increases recurrence, and impairs treatment. Quit tobacco today for a healthier tomorrow. #WorldNoTobaccoDay #TBMuktBharat #TBHaregaDeshJeetega @NitrdD @TbDivision @PIB_India https://t.co/RkTHYpaTyX
Celebrate World No Tobacco Day by taking the first step towards a healthier, tobacco-free life. Call our Toll-Free QuitLine Number: 1800-11-2356 . . #WorldNoTobaccoDay https://t.co/g2Nm6FDJFz
The government has issued a warning against a rise in the use of nicotine pouches, vapes and electronic cigarettes among young people, even as it steps up efforts to reduce tobacco use. https://t.co/7ZA1MoWco7
The #tobacco industry targets youth with products that taste like candy. Let's put an end to the use of attractive flavours luring our children into a lifelong addiction. Read a story about @nonsmoking empowering Swedish youth to reject harmful products: https://t.co/KJ7HyGbq36 https://t.co/OrS4M7kB1c