conversation between two friends about innate awareness related to smoking
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Rajesh: "When do we celebrate World No Tobacco Day?"
Ashok: "For the past twenty years 31st May has been observed as the World No Tobacco Day."
Rajesh: "Why do we do so?"
Ashok: "It is to remind everyone about the negative health effects of smoking."
Rajesh: "Yes, I have heard that smoking leads to 6 million deaths every year. This includes 6 lakhs non smokers who die due to exposure to second hand smoke."
Ashok: "Every year WHO selects a theme for the day and distributes brochures, posters, videos etc. to enlighten the people about the ill effects of tobacco."
Rajesh: "Yes, I have read slogans like Tobacco kills don't be duped, displayed on the streets."
Ashok: "It also confers awards to individuals and organizations which have made an exceptional contribution to reduce tobacco consumption."
Rajesh: "That is a very good incentive for us to take part in the drive to reduce smoking."