WHO launches “Quit Tobacco” App

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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