Question: When is ‘World No Tobacco Day’ observed?
(a) 29th May
(b) 26th May
(c) 28th May
(d) 31st May
Ans :(d)
Related facts:-
- World No Tobacco Day was observed on May 31, 2017 throughout the world.
- The theme of this day for year 2017 is ‘Tobacco-a threat to development’.
- The aim of observing this day is to create awareness among public about the harmful effects of tobacco related products.
- Member countries of the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) observe this day on May 31 every year since 1987.
- On this occasion, public awareness programs were organized throughout the country.
- Number of people consuming tobacco in India is the second highest after China.
- According to the World Health Organization, more than 7 million people die every year due to tobacco consumption worldwide and the health sector costs $ 1.412 trillion.
- 15 billion cigarettes are sold daily, out of which more than 10 billion cigarettes are used daily.
- Worldwide, 226 million adult tobacco users live in poverty.
- In low-income countries, more than 10 percent of household income is spent on tobacco products.
- Death of 12% of people, over 30 years of age, is caused by the use of tobacco.
Related Links:-
http://www.who.int/tobacco/wntd/en/
http://www.who.int/campaigns/no-tobacco-day/2017/event/en/
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/no-tobacco-day/en/