No Tobacco Day on 31st

Islamabad: Like other parts of the globe, World No-Tobacco Day will be marked on May 31 across the world including Pakistan which will focus on informing people about health problems associated with tobacco use and to draw attention to the health problems that tobacco use can cause.

World No Tobacco Day is a day for people, non-governmental organizations and governments organize various activities to make people aware of the health problems that tobacco use can cause.

These activities includes, Public marches and demonstrations, often with vivid banners. Advertising campaigns and educational programs are aimed at to encourage people to stop smoking.

Moreover, laws restricting smoking in particular areas may come into effect and wide reaching health campaigns may be launched. Tobacco is a product of the fresh leaves of nicotiana plants.

It is used as an aid in spiritual ceremonies and a recreational drug. It originated in the Americas, but was introduced to Europe by Jean Nicot, the French ambassador to Portugal in 1559. It quickly became popular and an important trade crop.