Smoking might seem like a cool hobby or help you take the edge off after a hard day, but it comes with serious health risks such as lung cancer, and increased cardiovascular risk of heart attacks or strokes
Ultimately, even if their goal of a tobacco-free world fails, those backing the campaign believe it will have served its intended purpose
Brody AL, Mandelkern MA, Jarvik ME, Lee GS, Smith EC, Huang JC et al
The New York State Department of Health found that between 2000 and 2009, smoking prevalence in the state declined significantly, yet no changes were noted for adults with low incomes, poor education and poor mental health