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Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction
Health & ScienceDaily Excelsior31 May, 04:59 amAtlasHour
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Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction

Dr Sushil Kumar Sharma kumarsushildm@yahoo.co.in World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31st May across the globe under the leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO). The day was established in 1987 to spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and to encourage governments, institutions, and individuals to take collective action against tobacco addiction. Tobacco consumption continues to be one of the leading causes of preventable disease and death worldwide. Despite scientific evidence about its dangers

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Dr Sushil Kumar Sharma kumarsushildm@yahoo.co.in World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31st May across the globe under the leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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