World No Tobacco Day - May 31,2010

World No Tobacco Day - May 31

'May 31' is observed as World No Tobacco Day every year across the world. This year 2010, the WHO has used the day to highlight the negative aspects of smoking particularly for women and focuses on women working tobacco manufacturing unit.

This year theme for World No Tobacco Day 2010 is 'Gender and tobacco with an emphasis on marketing to women.' The day's activities worldwide are attempted to promote healthy lifestyle among people, particularly young. It will launch campaign the ways to protect future generations from tobacco abuse.