On the World No Tobacco Day, citizens of Kazan will write letters to their dear people who smoke

Citizens can receive a consultation on the quitting of smoking and will be offered measures to protect themselves from tobacco smoke.

(KZN.RU, May 30). Tomorrow Kazan will join the World No Tobacco Day. Specialists of the Addiction Prevention Center “Choice” of the KCSO “Doverie” will conduct express consultations on quitting, and invite adult participants in the action to write a letter to their beloved persons who smoke.

This year, the main theme of the World No Tobacco Day will be “Tobacco and Heart Disease”. Smoking is one of the most important risk factors for the development of coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Smoking and the effects of tobacco smoke lead to approximately 12% of all deaths from heart disease.

Not only adults, but also children will take part in the action. They will make their own crafts in the form of hearts. Specialists will also propose measures to protect their families from tobacco smoke.

The World No Tobacco Day was established by the World Health Organization. Its goal is to draw attention to the health risks associated with tobacco consumption, as well as to effective policy measures that reduce its consumption.

The action will be held in Pobedy Park from 2 pm to 5 pm, reports the Center “Vybor” of the KCSO “Doverie”.