According to the World Health Organization, tobacco use kills more than 8 million people a year
Tobacco use can result in over 15 types of cancer, including cancer of the lung, stomach and lower urinary tract
The “Commit To Quit” campaign aims to create environments conducive for quitting tobacco
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently launched a year-long “Commit to Quit” campaign in preparation for World No Tobacco Day 2021. This campaign aims to support 100 million people in their attempt to give up tobacco through various initiatives and digital communities.
The campaign will focus specifically on “high burden countries” which is where the majority of the world’s tobacco users live, according to a statement released by the WHO. Among these countries are South Africa, the Philippines, Brazil and the United States of America.