The Ekurhuleni metro, in conjunction with other stakeholders, joined the world to mark World No Tobacco Day on May 31 in Dawn Park.
The event highlighted dangers of tobacco, which comes about through either direct smoking or indirect smoking.
Survivors of tobacco-related diseases spoke about the effect tobacco had on them and they shared their experiences as well as educating the communities of Dawn Park, Windmill Park, Holomisa, Villa Liza and the surrounding areas about tobacco usage.
The focus of World No Tobacco Day 2019 is on “tobacco and lung health.” The campaign seeks to increase awareness on: the negative impact that tobacco has on people’s lung health, from cancer to chronic respiratory disease, the fundamental role lungs play for the health and well-being of all people.
The campaign also serves as a call to action, advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption and engaging stakeholders across multiple sectors in the fight for tobacco control.
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