The World Health Organization on Thursday praised the United Nations General Assembly for taking the lead in banning smoking and tobacco sales at the UN headquarters in New York.
The World Health Organization on Thursday praised the United Nations General Assembly for taking the lead in banning smoking and tobacco sales at the UN headquarters in New York.
"The General Assembly deserves congratulations for protecting the health of delegates, employees and visitors," said WHO Director-General Margaret Chan, praising member states for having "set a tremendous example."
Health Hazards of Smoking Cigarettes
Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers.
Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers.
"Uruguay, the first smoke-free country in the Americas, deserves particular praise for sponsoring the smoke-free resolution and working long and diligently to ensure its passage," said Chan.
Tobacco kills 5.4 million people per year through lung cancer, heart disease and other diseases, according to a WHO report released February.
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Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases.
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases.
