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June 02, 2021

World Non-Tobacco Day

Photo by Naman Sood on Unsplash

World Non-Tobacco day was celebrated on May 31st. Every year this day is used to inform the population about the health risks of tobacco consumption. As a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre, the International Center for Equity in Health is fully committed to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. We reaffirm our commitment not to engage in activities that further the interests of tobacco industry. In addition, the Federal University of Pelotas released a statement endorsing the fight against tobacco, its commitment to the WHO policies, and declaring not receiving support from the industry. The letter can be accessed in full here.