Tag Archives: WHO FCTC

World No Tobacco Day 2016

Posted on May 31, 2016 by

tobacco-related illness is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced. Continue reading →

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2015 World No Tobacco Day

Posted on May 29, 2015 by

Tobacco kills up to half of its users and this epidemic “is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced.” Continue reading →

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Little Warnings, Fewer Quitters

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

Warning labels on tobacco products will remain minuscule for the time being here in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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World No Tobacco Day 2012

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death and is a global epidemic that kills nearly 6 million people each year. Continue reading →

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Not-So-Good Charlotte

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Joel Madden, lead vocalist for Good Charlotte, is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Continue reading →

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Kudos to No Smoking Day Campaign

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

It was a day without smoke for the city of Dubai on Tuesday, May 31, as they marked “World No Smoking Day” by banning the sale of cigarettes and tobacco for 24 hours.  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a … Continue reading →

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World No Tobacco Day 2011

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

…to encourage a 24-hour period of no tobacco use of any kind throughout the world. Continue reading →

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