World No Tobacco Day is a critical point in the “Year of the Lung”

The Union is marking World No Tobacco Day, 31 May 2010, as a critical point in the 2010: Year of the Lung. Studies show that 50% of all deaths from lung disease are linked to tobacco use. “Strengthening tobacco control is the single most important action we can take to improve global lung health”, said Dr Nils E Billo, Executive Director of The Union.
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