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World No To***co Day is observed every year on May 31st. It is an initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the health risks associated with to***co use and to advocate for effective policies to reduce to***co consumption worldwide.

The primary goal of World No To***co Day is to highlight the negative impact of to***co use on public health and to encourage individuals, communities, and governments to take action to reduce to***co consumption. The day serves as a platform to educate people about the harmful effects of to***co, including its link to various diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory problems, and other health complications.

Each year, World No To***co Day focuses on a specific theme or topic related to to***co control. These themes aim to address different aspects of to***co use and its consequences, such as to***co and lung health, to***co and heart health, to***co and youth, and so on. The themes help in creating awareness and providing targeted information to various audiences, including smokers, non-smokers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the general public.

On World No To***co Day, various activities and events take place worldwide. These include public campaigns, educational programs, anti-smoking initiatives, health fairs, seminars, conferences, and media campaigns to promote the dangers of to***co use and encourage people to quit smoking or never start in the first place. Governments and organizations may also use this day to announce new policies and measures to control to***co use and protect public health.

By observing World No To***co Day, the aim is to reduce the prevalence of to***co use, protect people from exposure to to***co smoke, and support individuals in quitting to***co. It emphasizes the importance of creating a to***co-free environment and promoting healthier choices for individuals and communities.

The Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week is celebrated throughout the country every third week of November by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 124. Throughout the week, different local government units and non-government organizations are set to conduct numerous advocacy and information programs.

This year's theme, "Addressing Drug Challenges in Health and Humanitarian Crises" addressing existing and emerging transnational drug challenges stemming from situations of crisis. the campaign invites everyone to do their part by caring, even in times of crisis.

Nazarene Ville Elementary School is taking its part in the celebration of 2022 Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week.

Pledge of commitment during the regular flag raising ceremony, Drug Awareness Advocacy Campaign💗

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Did you know that on average, the life expectancy of a smoker is 10 years less than a nonsmoker? 🤔

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Smoking & To***co Facts and Statistics | The CIGNAL Find the major facts and stats about what smoking and using to***co causes in the United States and around the world. Information from the CDC and more.

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Did you know that one of the chilling consequences of teenage drug abuse is the decline in school performance? Drug abuse can negatively impact a person’s ability to focus and pich up new information. 😮

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The Scary Facts About Teenage Drug Abuse This infographic sheds light on teenage drug abuse – from understanding teenagers to the resulting mental health problems, to treatment.

Say No To Drugs💊💊💊

Don't Drink Alcohol
Don't smoke
Read a book instead

Here is a good reason for saying no to***co 🚭:
Smokers are 1.5 times more likely to get severe COVID-19.

It's time to quit 🚬 to stay healthy and beat NCDs!