No Smoking Day is observed every year on the second Wednesday of March. This year, that date is today – 8 March.

This day is observed to raise awareness about the disastrous effects of smoking in daily life. It aims to help smokers who want to quit smoking.

Key facts!

• This movement started in the UK in 1984. Smoking is an extremely dangerous habit.
• It not only affects your lungs but your entire body.
• Its effect starts with coughing and throat irritation.
• Over time, it leads to serious diseases like heart disease and cancer.
• Smoking is also dangerous for people around you.
• While it is important to quit smoking, it is even more important to not start smoking in the first place.
• Many young people, even teenagers start smoking out of curiosity or to look “cool”.
• Once it becomes a habit, it is hard to stop.
• So, on this World No Smoking Day, let’s make sure to educate ourselves and others on the dangers of smoking.

Here is a video on how smoking affects our lungs. Video credit: Smart Learning for All/Youtube

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