So I am not against smokers - but I am FOR all campaigns or efforts that encourage people to either desist from starting to smoke or give-up smoking for good!The adverse effects of smoking range from the obvious effects on the respiratory system, the skin, the heart, through to altering one's moods and cognitive function, reducing libido, increasing risk of several types of cancer.....and medical science has even shown that divorce is linked to smoking!
Tobacco remains the 2nd major cause of death globally! And amongst them are thousands who have died from illnesses related to breathing in second-hands smoke. For me this is the most alarming and disturbing matter relating to smoking. It speaks beyond just being responsible for our own health - but potentially violating the health rights of others.
So here's to World No Tobacco Day - commemorated on May 31st, and introduced by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Why not use this day to encourage someone/yourself to take a puff less.
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