3 JUNE 2019

Event on the occasion of “31 May - World No Tobacco Day” held at Baku Youth Center

In connection with the “31 May - World No Tobacco Day”, Public Health and Reforms Center of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Youth Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan co-organized an educational event at Baku Youth Center.

Chief of Legal, HR and Clerk’s Department Ramil Mammadov said that, young people are surrounded with state care in our country. He also underlined the importance of educational events organized at educational institutions.

Giving information on history of May 31 World No Tobacco Day, methodist physician of PHRC Latafat Dadashova made presentation on this year’s theme "Tobacco and lung health”. Speaking about tobacco use statistics in Azerbaijan, the speaker noted that, smoking is a major cause of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). According to her, promotion of physical activity can help pupils avoid harmful habits.

At the end of the event, educational materials prepared by PHRC were distributed and questions of the participants were answered.

The full text of the news is available in Azerbaijani language.