WHO Marks World No Tobacco Day as Europe Leads Global Tobacco Use Rates
Share:
The World Health Organization observes World No Tobacco Day on May 31, highlighting alarming trends in global tobacco consumption. According to WHO data, Europe now has the highest tobacco use rates worldwide, surpassing even Southeast Asia in tobacco consumption levels. The annual awareness day, held under WHO auspices, aims to draw attention to the health risks of tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption globally.