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When was the first ‘International Non-Smoking Day’ observed all over the world?
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4th July, 1988
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8thFebruary, 1989
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26th January, 1950
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28th January, 1950
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In 1987, the World Health Assembly passed Resolution WHA40. 38, calling for 7 April 1988 to be a “a world no-smoking day.” In 1988, Resolution WHA42. 19 was passed, calling for the celebration of World No Tobacco Day, every year on 31 May.
Detailed explanation-2: -To create awareness amongst people about the ill effects of smoking and to motivate them to quit smoking, every year No Smoking Day is celebrated on the second Wednesday of March.
Detailed explanation-3: -Global observance Groups around the world – from local clubs to city councils to national governments – are encouraged by the WHO to organize events each year to help communities celebrate World No Tobacco Day in their own way at the local level.
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