2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21
Smoking, along with alcoholism and drug addiction, has become an addiction in the lives of millions of people: men, women, teenagers. There are more and more addicts every day. Accordingly, the death rate among smokers is increasing every year, month, day.
The World He alth Organization cites the following statistics: 90% of the population dies from lung cancer, 73% from asthmatic bronchitis, 28% from coronary heart disease. Around the world, smokers die every 15 seconds. The numbers are truly amazing and impressive. These and other data have led to annual campaigns held in almost all countries, which are aimed at attracting addicts to give up the deadly addiction.
May 31 - No Smoking Day: history
General datesactivities aimed at combating addiction, two. This is the third Thursday of November every year - the International Campaign and the World No Tobacco Day - May 31st. The first date was set by the World He alth Organization in the year 88 of the last century, the second by the American Cancer Society in the year 77 of the 20th century.
The purpose of these protests is to involve the population in the fight against addiction and reduce the spread of addiction. Specialists, doctors, caring people who inform people about the harmful effects of nicotine take part in such actions as World No Smoking Day (May 31).
Agitation: what is the benefit for a person of quitting smoking
Consider what a smoker gains by quitting a bad habit:
- Surge of strength and energy.
- Cholesterol levels are gradually decreasing.
- Over time, the reproductive function of women returns to normal. Increases the chance of having a he althy baby.
- Significantly improves vision, due to the partial restoration of clogged vessels of the fundus.
- Significantly reduces the risk of impotence.
- Sperms become more viable.
- The skin takes on a beautiful tone, the person looks he althier and younger.
- Increases immunity.
- The person feels more cheerful, happier, he althier.
- The sense of smell is sharpened.
- Wounds, scratches heal many times faster.
- The person becomes more confident and optimistic.
- Financial savings.
So, a person who quits smoking, and it doesn’t matter if it happened on May 31 (No Smoking Day is celebrated on this particular date) or on any other day of the year, improves his he alth, position in society and lifestyle and thoughts.
But, sadly, only 20% of those who want to give up addiction can do it the first time. Many, realizing all the harm of tobacco and the benefits of giving up, simply cannot withstand cravings, succumb to temptation and quickly give up. And the anti-tobacco campaign is held annually on May 31st. Quit Day can be the kick-start for the smoker, thanks to which he will be able to overcome his addiction.
The main thing is to survive the first day
Any smoker who has ever tried to quit will say that the first day is especially difficult and overwhelming. The body, not having received a dose, struggles to stop its usual work. In this regard, nicotine withdrawal is manifested, because of which people begin to experience terrible discomfort. The desire to smoke, tension, anxiety, irritability - all this accompanies a person throughout the entire period when there is no nicotine intake. In reality, this time is quite surmountable, you just need to tune in to the result, find distracting activities for yourself and try not to conflict with others (it's best to avoid stressful situations at home or at work).
May 31 is International No Smoking Day in Russia
ManyRussian cities support the worldwide action. On this day, thousands of events are held under various high-profile slogans "Replace a cigarette for a candy", "Smoking is out of fashion" and others. It is noteworthy that the participants of such actions are mainly young people who agitate to go in for sports and other interesting activities, showing that life is exciting and multifaceted without nicotine.
Theatrical performances, concerts and show programs, various quizzes and competitions, as well as sports competitions take place on this day.
Events are held in hospitals, schools, he alth centers. Anyone can get specific advice to help them cope with addiction.
Summing up
So, May 31 is Smoking Quit Day - the very day when a smoker, seeing thousands of support from strangers, relatives and friends, can seriously think about his he alth and the sad consequences of addiction.
Judging by the numerous responses, the goal of the action is still quite within reach. Such a powerful motivation promotes smoking cessation, showing all the benefits of a nicotine-free life.
Be he althy!
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