Anti-Tobacco Day : 31st May 2023

World No Tobacco Day or Anti Tobacco Day is observed on May 31st across the world, every year. The annual campaign is an opportunity to raise awareness to help reduce use and protect the health of the people.The World Health Organization (WHO) promotes World No Tobacco Day each year to highlight the health risks of using tobacco and encourage governments to put policies into action that help reduce smoking and the use of other tobacco products.

Theme: 

Every year World No Tobacco is observed with a different theme; this year, the theme of World No Tobacco Day 2023 is "We Need Food, Not Tobacco," according to the World Health Organisation. The 2023 global campaign aims to raise public awareness about the environmental impact of the entire tobacco cycle, from its cultivation, production, and distribution to the toxic waste it generates.

History & Significance:

World No Tobacco Day was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1987 to raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocate for effective tobacco control policies. The day is observed annually on May 31st.

The history of World No Tobacco Day can be traced back to the WHO's efforts to address the global tobacco epidemic. The WHO recognized the need to highlight the harmful effects of tobacco on individuals' health, as well as the economic and environmental consequences of tobacco production and consumption.

The first World No Tobacco Day was held in 1987, with the theme "A World Without Tobacco: A Challenge for the 21st Century." The day aimed to encourage countries to implement comprehensive tobacco control policies, raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco, and promote public health initiatives to reduce tobacco use.

Since then, World No Tobacco Day has been observed annually with a different theme each year, focusing on various aspects of tobacco control and prevention. The themes have covered a wide range of topics, including tobacco advertising, smoke-free environments, youth and tobacco, health risks of tobacco use, and the influence of the tobacco industry.