Smoking
is a worldwide hazard. It is preventable and a an avoidable health risk. World
No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May and was initiated in 1987 to grab
attention of the smokers across the globe. The World Health Assembly passed a
resolution WHA42.19 in 1988 declaring World No Tobacco Day to be observed on 31
May every year and is making news
headlines for today. The main motto of this day is to make people aware of
the ill effects and danger of consuming tobacco. In spite of creating awareness
about danger of tobacco, it is estimated that the quarter of world population
is consuming Tobacco in some form or the other. Tobacco has almost 4,000
chemicals present in it, 200 of them are poisonous and 60 of these chemicals
are known to cause cancer.
Facts and Figures
According to report by Canada Toronto University, in the past 17 years, consumption of Tobacco has increased in India by 36 %. In 1998, approximately 7cr 90 lakh people were consuming tobacco in some form or other. The latest news update is that the usage of tobacco is rising at a fast pace. In 2015, more than 10cr 80 lakh people across consume tobacco in India. But latest news is that today, more than 12 crore people are in the category.Out of which 6 cr 90 lakh people smoke cigarette and 6 cr 10 lakh people smoke bidi.
Going by the reports of 2015, in villages the intake of tobacco has risen by 26% and in cities has increased by 68%. In villages more than 3.1 crore people are consume tobacco and in cities it is 7.7 crores.
Rules and Regulations
Highlighting a few rules and regulations,the latest news headlines in India is that Delhi Government is punishing people smoking in public places with a fine of Rs 1000. Not just that if anyone is found purchasing or selling any tobacco related products, the person will be fined Rs 4500. If these stringent rules are applied across India, we would live a healthy life. To prevent the usage of tobacco, many countries have started news app related to tobacco for creating awareness.
Facts and Figures
According to report by Canada Toronto University, in the past 17 years, consumption of Tobacco has increased in India by 36 %. In 1998, approximately 7cr 90 lakh people were consuming tobacco in some form or other. The latest news update is that the usage of tobacco is rising at a fast pace. In 2015, more than 10cr 80 lakh people across consume tobacco in India. But latest news is that today, more than 12 crore people are in the category.Out of which 6 cr 90 lakh people smoke cigarette and 6 cr 10 lakh people smoke bidi.
Going by the reports of 2015, in villages the intake of tobacco has risen by 26% and in cities has increased by 68%. In villages more than 3.1 crore people are consume tobacco and in cities it is 7.7 crores.
Rules and Regulations
Highlighting a few rules and regulations,the latest news headlines in India is that Delhi Government is punishing people smoking in public places with a fine of Rs 1000. Not just that if anyone is found purchasing or selling any tobacco related products, the person will be fined Rs 4500. If these stringent rules are applied across India, we would live a healthy life. To prevent the usage of tobacco, many countries have started news app related to tobacco for creating awareness.
Here are some facts about NoTobacco Day
* Nearly two third of population smokes in 10 countries across the world
* Tobacco Consumption is highest in China and second highest in India
* People dying due to intake of Tabacoo is higher than combination of HIV + TB + Malaria
* Latest news is that nearly 60 lakhs people have lost their lives due to Tobacco.
*There are 1.1 billion tobacco users in the world. This number is expected to increase to 1.6 billion plus in the next two decades.
*Tobacco intake is one of the risk factor for six of the eight leading causes of the death across the world.
*Tobacco Industry Revenue was approx 664 Billion Dollars in 2010.
* Nearly two third of population smokes in 10 countries across the world
* Tobacco Consumption is highest in China and second highest in India
* People dying due to intake of Tabacoo is higher than combination of HIV + TB + Malaria
* Latest news is that nearly 60 lakhs people have lost their lives due to Tobacco.
*There are 1.1 billion tobacco users in the world. This number is expected to increase to 1.6 billion plus in the next two decades.
*Tobacco intake is one of the risk factor for six of the eight leading causes of the death across the world.
*Tobacco Industry Revenue was approx 664 Billion Dollars in 2010.
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