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19 May, 4 tweets, 4 min read
#COVID19 triggered millions of smokers to want to quit tobacco.

With professional support and cessation services, tobacco users can double their chances of quitting successfully 🚭.

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E-cigarettes are not proven cessation aids. They generate toxic chemicals, which can cause harmful health effects such as cardiovascular disease & lung disorders.

Learn more 👉bit.ly/3fvAmQl #CommitToQuit
The tobacco industry is the single greatest barrier to reducing deaths caused by tobacco use.

@Ruediger_Krech explains how the @UN, WHO & @FcTc work to tackle this 👉bit.ly/3fvAmQl Image
Tobacco taxes and smoke-free policies are 🗝️ to help tobacco users #CommitToQuit and decrease deaths from second-hand smoke.

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🆕 The latest World Health Statistics report finds that #COVID19 is responsible for at least 3 million excess deaths in 2020 👉 bit.ly/HealthData2021

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