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May 30, 2021, 14 tweets

Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay! ๐Ÿšญ

The #COVID19 pandemic has led to millions of tobacco users saying they want to quit.

Join communities of quitters and commit to quit today ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/PledgeToQuit

Every year, over 8โƒฃ million people die from tobacco.

There is no better time to quit ๐Ÿšญ. Sign the pledge and #CommitToQuit today! ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/PledgeToQuit #WorldNoTobaccoDay

Smokers face a 40โ€“50% higher risk of developing severe disease and death from #COVID19 and the pandemic.

More info ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/3i1Ch28 #CommitToQuit #WorldNoTobaccoDay

Tobacco causes

๐Ÿคข teeth to yellow
๐Ÿคข excess dental plaque
๐Ÿคข bad breath

Using tobacco negatively affects your social interactions.

Quitters are winners. #CommitToQuit now ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/NoTobacco2021 #WorldNoTobaccoDay

Cigarette butts are among the most commonly discarded pieces of plastic waste globally.

#CommitToQuit - save your health โ™ฅ๏ธ & the environment ๐ŸŒณ bit.ly/NoTobacco2021

#WorldNoTobaccoDay

Smoking prematurely ages the skin by wearing away proteins that give the skin elasticity.

Sign the pledge & #CommitToQuit today! ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/PledgeToQuit #WorldNoTobaccoDay

Smokers burn through an average of USD1.4 million in personal costs, including cigarettes & medical costs.

Tobacco is expensive ๐Ÿ’ฐ - #CommitToQuit today & spend your money on more important things ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/NoTobacco2021

#WorldNoTobaccoDay

Smoking impairs lung function making it harder to fight off coronaviruses. This puts smokers at greater risk of developing a severe case and dying from #COVID19.

Sign the pledge, #CommitToQuit! ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/PledgeToQuit

#WorldNoTobaccoDay

Switching is not quitting!

Vaping, shisha and heated tobacco products are harmful to your health.

#CommitToQuit today! ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/3xSPiAm

#WorldNoTobaccoDay

Non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke are at higher risk of developing oral and lung cancer.

#CommitToQuit for yourself and those around you! bit.ly/3xSPiAm

#WorldNoTobaccoDay

Quitting tobacco improves lung function and reduces coughing and shortness of breath.
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#CommitToQuitย tobacco & breathe easy! bit.ly/3xSPiAm

#WorldNoTobaccoDay

#CommitToQuit campaign will help 1โƒฃ0โƒฃ0โƒฃ million people quit tobacco through

โœ…strong tobacco cessation policies
โœ…access to cessation services
โœ…information on tobacco industry tactics
โœ…โ€œquit & winโ€ initiatives for a successful quit

More info ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/NoTobacco2021

It is #WorldNoTobaccoDay!

Make today ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ your first tobacco-free day.

Check out the thread below if you don't know how to get started & #CommitToQuit ๐Ÿ‘‡

With access to tools & support services, tobacco users can double their chances of quitting successfully.

Follow the real-life journey of 6 people ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ as they try to quit tobacco for good.

Stay tuned for the first episode of "The Quitter Diaries" ๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/3uEh54K

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