{"id":3162,"date":"2025-05-30T10:06:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T04:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3162"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:22:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T07:52:03","slug":"world-no-tobacco-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-no-tobacco-day\/","title":{"rendered":"World No Tobacco Day 2025, Theme, History and India\u2019s Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-no-tobacco-day\/#World_No_Tobacco_Day_2025\" >World No Tobacco Day 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-no-tobacco-day\/#World_No_Tobacco_Day_2025_Theme\" >World No Tobacco Day 2025 Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-no-tobacco-day\/#World_No_Tobacco_Day_History\" >World No Tobacco Day History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-no-tobacco-day\/#Who_Started_World_Tobacco_Day\" >Who Started World Tobacco Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-no-tobacco-day\/#About_Tobacco\" >About Tobacco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-no-tobacco-day\/#Effects_of_Tobacco_Use\" >Effects of Tobacco Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-no-tobacco-day\/#Tobacco_Consumption_in_India\" >Tobacco Consumption in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-no-tobacco-day\/#India_Initiatives_Against_Tobacco\" >India Initiatives Against Tobacco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-no-tobacco-day\/#World_No_Tobacco_Day_FAQs\" >World No Tobacco Day FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World No Tobacco Day is Observed\u00a0 every year on May 31st. This day helps people understand how harmful tobacco is to health. Tobacco means things like cigarettes, bidis, chewing tobacco, and other products made from tobacco leaves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The day is also called Anti-Tobacco Day because it encourages people to stop using tobacco and live healthier lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing about World No Tobacco Day is essential for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC exams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it relates to public health policies, government initiatives, and the role of international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3116&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>World Telecommunication Day<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_No_Tobacco_Day_2025\"><\/span><b>World No Tobacco Day 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the year 2025, World No Tobacco Day was\u00a0 Observed\u00a0 on Saturday, May 31. Every year, a new theme is announced to focus on different issues related to tobacco. These themes help people understand specific problems and how to solve them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-national-and-international-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>National and International Days 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_No_Tobacco_Day_2025_Theme\"><\/span><b>World No Tobacco Day 2025 Theme<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2025 is: \u201cUnmasking the Appeal\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This theme focuses on how tobacco companies trick young people. They use sweet flavours, colorful packaging, and false advertising to make tobacco look cool or fun. These companies try to make children and teenagers start using tobacco so that they become lifelong customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s theme teaches us to see through the tricks of these companies and say NO to tobacco from the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-days-in-may-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Important Days in May 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_No_Tobacco_Day_History\"><\/span><b>World No Tobacco Day History<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World No Tobacco Day, spearheaded by the World Health Organisation (WHO), originated in 1987 with a resolution titled \u201cWorld No Smoking Day\u201d to encourage tobacco users to quit. The following year, May 31, was designated as World No Tobacco Day, becoming an annual global event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1998, the WHO established the Tobacco-Free Initiative (TFI) to address the global health challenges posed by tobacco consumption. By 2008, the WHO used World No Tobacco Day to advocate for a comprehensive ban on all tobacco products and related advertising to combat the influence of tobacco companies targeting vulnerable populations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-press-freedom-day-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>World Press Freedom Day 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Started_World_Tobacco_Day\"><\/span><b>Who Started World Tobacco Day?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World No Tobacco Day was started by the World Health Organization (WHO). The idea was accepted by many countries during the World Health Assembly. Since then, WHO has been helping countries to fight the tobacco problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHO also created a special treaty called the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Many countries, including India, have agreed to follow the rules of this treaty to reduce tobacco use and protect public health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Tobacco\"><\/span><b>About Tobacco<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco is a plant that contains a drug called nicotine. This plant is dried and made into cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and hookahs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who use tobacco often become addicted to nicotine. Addiction means it becomes very hard to stop using it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects_of_Tobacco_Use\"><\/span><b>Effects of Tobacco Use<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco causes many health problems. Once a person starts using it, they often get addicted. That means it becomes hard to stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Some harmful effects of tobacco include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung cancer and breathing problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease and heart attacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problems during pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harm to people around (second-hand smoke)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to WHO, about 8.7 million people die every year due to tobacco. (SK: what is tobacco and its effects).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tobacco_Consumption_in_India\"><\/span><b>Tobacco Consumption in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is one of the countries with a high number of tobacco users. Many people in India smoke bidis, chew gutka, or use hookah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco causes over 13 lakh (1.3 million) deaths every year in India. That means around 3,500 people die every day due to tobacco-related diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco use not only harms people but also affects the country\u2019s economy. According to a study by WHO, tobacco use in India causes a loss of around \u20b91.77 lakh crores every year. That is equal to 1% of India\u2019s total income (GDP).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Check out the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1568&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>International Women\u2019s Day<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Initiatives_Against_Tobacco\"><\/span><b>India Initiatives Against Tobacco<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has taken many strong steps to reduce tobacco use. These steps help people stay healthy and avoid harmful tobacco products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Government of India started the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) in 2007\u201308.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The main goals of NTCP are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To spread awareness about how harmful tobacco is<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reduce the use and sale of tobacco products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make sure people follow tobacco laws like COTPA 2003<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help people quit tobacco<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To support rules from the World Health Organization (WHO)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>National Tobacco Control Cell (NTCC)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Tobacco Control Cell (NTCC) is part of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does the following work:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makes rules and policies to control tobacco<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plans and manages anti-tobacco programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checks if the programs are working well<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>COTPA Act 2003<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has a strong law called COTPA 2003. This stands for the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act. This law helps to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop smoking in public places<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put warnings on tobacco packets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit tobacco ads in newspapers, shops, and on TV<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Ban on E-Cigarettes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the year 2019, India passed a law called the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act. This law bans the making, selling, and advertising of e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are also harmful and can make young people addicted. To stop this problem early, the government decided to completely ban them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub\u2019s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_No_Tobacco_Day_FAQs\"><\/span><b>World No Tobacco Day FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3164 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3164{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3164 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3164{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3164.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3164.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3164.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3164.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3164.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1747647135\"><div id=\"sp-ea-3164\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-3164\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31640\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31640\" aria-controls=\"collapse31640\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Why is Anti-Tobacco Day Observed ?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse31640\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3164\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31640\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is Observed\u00a0 to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco and to encourage people to quit using tobacco products.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31641\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31641\" aria-controls=\"collapse31641\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who started World Tobacco Day?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31641\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3164\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31641\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">World Tobacco Day was started by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1987.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31642\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31642\" aria-controls=\"collapse31642\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why is May 31st World No Tobacco Day?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31642\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3164\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31642\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">May 31st was chosen by the World Health Assembly in 1988 to be the official date for World No Tobacco Day every year.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31643\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31643\" aria-controls=\"collapse31643\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the theme of World No Tobacco Day 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31643\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3164\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31643\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The theme is \u201cUnmasking the Appeal, \" highlighting how tobacco companies try to attract young people using flavoured products and fun-looking packaging.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31644\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31644\" aria-controls=\"collapse31644\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is tobacco?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31644\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3164\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31644\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tobacco is a plant that is used in products like cigarettes, bidis, gutka, and hookah. It contains nicotine, which is addictive and harmful to health.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World No Tobacco Day 2025 was observed on May 31 with the theme \u201cUnmasking the Appeal.\u201d It was started by WHO to raise awareness about tobacco\u2019s harmful effects. 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