- By Bornika Das
- Fri, 30 May 2025 11:18 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
World No Tobacco Day 2025: World No Tobacco Day, also known as Anti-Tobacco Day, is annually observed on May 31 to raise awareness about the potential health risks of tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. This day is observed as a global initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO). This day educates the public about the harmful effects of tobacco use, including smoking and smokeless tobacco products and highlights the importance of quitting tobacco. World No Tobacco Day encourages governments, organisations and individuals to take action against tobacco use. On this day, across the world, campaigns, posters and events are organised to educate people about the harmful impact of tobacco.
When Is Anti-Tobacco Day 2025?
World No Tobacco Day 2025 falls on May 31, that is, Saturday. This day is marked to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and to promote effective policies to reduce its consumption. This day aims to make the world tobacco-free.
World No Tobacco Day 2025 Theme
World No Tobacco Day 2025 theme is "Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products". World Health Organization (WHO) focuses on revealing how tobacco and nicotine companies attract young people with appealing flavours, stylish packaging, and clever marketing to make their products look harmless and fun. The theme is to make people aware not to fall for these tricks and tactics.
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Anti-Tobacco Day 2025 (Image Credits: Canva)
World No Tobacco Day History
In the year 1987, World No Tobacco Day was created by the World Health Organization. It was officially observed on April 7, 1988, for the first time to mark the 40th anniversary of the WHO. On this day, the World Health Assembly passed Resolution WHA40.38 to call it "a world no-smoking day.” Later, Resolution WHA42.19 was passed, calling for the celebration of World No Tobacco Day, every year on May 31. The aim was to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and prevent smoking-related deaths. Over the decades, World No Tobacco Day has grown into a major event playing a key role in motivating people to stay away from tobacco.
World No Tobacco Day Significance
This day plays a key role in raising awareness among people about the potential health risks associated with tobacco use. This includes the risks with dangers of smoking and the use of tobacco products, including health issues like cancer, heart disease, stroke and respiratory illnesses.
World No Tobacco Day aims to raise awareness amid the global citizens about not only the dangers of using tobacco but also the business practices of tobacco companies, what WHO is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations. On this day, individuals must pledge to quit tobacco, support tobacco control policies and spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco among their friends, family and communities.
