“On World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) we strive to reinvigorate the fight against smoking, and to stress the uniquely devastating effects of tobacco on global health.” – Derek Yach
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A review of WNTD themes and relationships to international policy measures, including influence and inputs by non government and philanthropic entities.
In this episode, Derek Yach addresses the significance of World No Tobacco Day and how the day affected him personally while living in South Africa many years ago. On World No Tobacco Day we are reminded that smoking remains the largest single preventable cause of death.
On World No Tobacco Day, Derek Yach was a guest on SABC’s “Morning Live” program where he discussed the importance of quitting smoking, the value of reduced risk products and the unique relationship between COVID19 and nicotine.
Dr. Pooja Patwardhan discussed national and regional results of the COVID-19 poll and why, in her opinion, World No Tobacco Day is the ideal day to quit smoking for good.
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The Better India video highlights findings from our 2020 COVID19 State of Smoking poll to create a promotional video encouraging individuals to quit smoking on World No Tobacco Day.
May 31, World No Tobacco Day, presents an opportunity to raise awareness around smoking risks and to find effective strategies to quit the habit.
Derek Yach (@swimdaily) says that healthcare professionals must partner with national governments to improve the public perception of a future #COVID19 vaccine.
Trust is key in #publichealth. A nine country survey finds #Indians & #Chinese trust their governments most. One is a democracy, the other isn’t. @swimdaily shares valuable insights. @SmokeFreeFdn #vaccine #COVID https://theprint.in/opinion/indians-chinese-trust-their-govts-most-a-key-factor-in-success-of-covid-vaccination/504692/
Can countries that own major stakes in #tobacco companies be impartial when addressing the health and wellness of their people? Daniel Malan discusses his new report, Contradictions & Conflicts, with Derek Yach on the Global Health Perspectives podcast https://bit.ly/2ZHxwAM
.@swimdaily suggests that healthcare professionals partner with their national governments and international healthcare experts, such as the #WHO, to create consistent, accurate messages about the benefits of vaccination for #COVID19. Read on: https://bit.ly/2Fr3avH
Are #COVID19 infections connected to youth #ecigarette use? A new study claims there is a connection, but there might be flaws in the data. @SmokeFreeFdn's analysts examine the data and evaluate whether the infections are the threat purported: https://bit.ly/3mvd7IO
Our survey shows that on average 21% of individuals, from 9 surveyed countries would not accept vaccination for #COVID19. This is well below the average to achieve herd immunity. Derek Yach (@swimdaily) explores this data and how outreach can be improved: https://bit.ly/3izRLIb
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