Tobacco kills more than eight million people globally each year.

World No Tobacco Day was created by WHO Member States in 1987 and is observed annually on May 31 to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke. The World No Tobacco Day Awards are presented each year as part of the commemoration of this international observance.

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