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Country surveys consistently show that, in most countries, children aged 13–15 years are using tobacco and nicotine products. To protect future generations and ensure that tobacco use continues to decline, WHO is dedicating this year’s World No Tobacco Day to protecting children from tobacco industry interference.
Regional Director's message
Young people are at risk. They are being targeted by the tobacco industry to take up traditional and new tobacco products. The industry is desperate to attract the younger generation. It is using different promotional activities, different products and even false
health claims to achieve this purpose.
The most recent data from the Eastern Mediterranean Region are alarming. Some of our Member States have some of the highest rates of tobacco use among adolescents aged 13–15 years in the world. Countries of the Region report smoking rates as high as 42% among boys and 20% among girls.
Art competition
So, using your imagination and creative skills, create a drawing or painting related to tobacco control and enter our art competition. Before you begin, read up on this important health issue and talk to your parents or caregivers, teachers and friends about your ideas for your artwork.
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Rodaina Saeed Aly Ibrahim
Age group: 7-9
Egypt
Homa Hadian
Age group: 7-9
Islamic Republic of Iran
Adhuna Banerjee
Age group: 10-11
Bahrain
Sima Mohammed Kheir
Age group: 10-11
Syria
Yegane Sadat Rezaee
Age group: 12-13
Islamic Republic of Iran
Oussama Ayman Muhammad Massad
Age group: 12-13
Egypt
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One Voice Initiative
Be ONE VOICE against tobacco: call for video messages
Join our ONE VOICE campaign in the runup to World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2024. To take part, record a short video message that speaks to your peers about the sneaky ways that tobacco companies try to get young people hooked on nicotine.
This year, our focus is all about protecting young people from tobacco industry tactics to promote their products. All young people can speak in ONE VOICE against tobacco. Together, we can create a healthier, tobaccofree future. Join our campaign and let your voice be heard.