World No Tobacco Day is observed annually on 31 May.

The theme for World No Tobacco Day this year is 'Protecting children from tobacco industry interference.'

No Tobacco Day is a global initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Its mission is to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and to reduce tobacco consumption.

In Sri Lanka, nearly 50 deaths occur daily due to smoking.

Approximately 20,000 deaths are reported annually, the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) stated.
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