WORLD No Tobacco Day is observed globally on May 31 annually. This year’s theme – Tobacco is Killing Us and Our Planet – was chosen to raise awareness among governments and the public regarding the environmental impact of a product that kills 50% of its users when it is used exactly as intended by its manufacturers.
A visit to the World Health Organisation’s website will highlight some startling facts – approximately 600 million trees are chopped down every year, as each tree is needed to produce enough paper for 15 packs of cigarettes.