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Ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship is 2013 World No Tobacco Day theme

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Each year on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) and their global partners mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death globally and is currently responsible for killing one in 10 adults worldwide. The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2013 is: ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. Read more on the WHO website.