WHO launches “Quit Tobacco” App

WHO launches “Quit Tobacco” App

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Category : International Published on: February 18 2022

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  • The World Health Organization has launched  ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people kick the cigarette butt and give up use of tobacco in all forms - including smokeless and other newer products.
  • The App was launched by Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO-SEAR.
  • This latest tobacco control initiative in the form of app will help users to identify the triggers, set their targets, manage cravings, and stay focused to quit tobacco.
  • Tobacco is the world’s leading cause of preventable death, and kills nearly 8 million persons every year. It claims 1.6 million lives in the WHO South-East Asia Region which is amongst the largest producers and consumers of tobacco products.
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