Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Lays The Foundation Of Tobacco Free India By Joining The Voice Of World Health Organisation . Modi Says No To Killer Tobacco On “World No Tobacco Day”.
Narendra Modi tweeted:
“On World No Tobacco Day, lets pledge to spread awareness on the risks of tobacco consumption & work to reduce tobacco consumption in India. Tobacco not only affects those consuming it, but also people around. By saying no to tobacco, let us lay the foundation of a healthier India.”Today Is World No Tobacco Day For this day W H O Has given a call to raise taxes on Tobacco
As per W H O Reports The global tobacco epidemic kills nearly 6 million people each year, of which more than 600 000 are non-smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke. Unless we act, the epidemic will kill more than 8 million people every year by 2030. More than 80% of these preventable deaths will be among people living in low-and middle-income countries.
Under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), countries should implement tax and price policies on tobacco products as a way to reduce tobacco consumption. Research shows that higher taxes are especially effective in reducing tobacco use among lower-income groups and in preventing young people from starting to smoke. A tax increase that increases tobacco prices by 10% decreases tobacco consumption by about 4% in high-income countries and by up to 8% in most low- and middle-income countries.
Furthermore, increasing excise taxes on tobacco is considered to be the most cost-effective tobacco control measure. The World Health Report 2010 indicated that a 50% increase in tobacco excise taxes would generate a little more than US$ 1.4 billion in additional funds in 22 low-income countries. If allocated to health, government health spending in these countries could increase by up to 50%.
Goals
The ultimate goal of World No Tobacco Day is to contribute to protecting present and future generations not only from the devastating health consequences due to tobacco, but also from the social, environmental and economic scourges of tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke.
Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners everywhere mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death globally and is currently responsible for 10% of adult deaths worldwide.
It Is Stated By WHO That
[1]Tobacco kills up to half of its users.
[2]Tobacco kills nearly 6 million people each year. More than five million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while [3]more than 600 000 are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Unless urgent action is taken, the annual [4]death toll could rise to more than eight million by 2030.
[5]Nearly 80% of the world’s one billion smokers live in low- and middle-income countries