Every year on May 31st, the world shines a spotlight on tobacco and its dangers. But here in Nigeria, one day just isn’t enough. Tobacco is still quietly harming too many of us, damaging our health, straining our wallets, and affecting the people we care about most.
Over 16,100 Nigerians https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10199689/ lose their lives each year to tobacco-related diseases. It’s not just about smoking cigarettes; shisha, snuff, and other tobacco products, which are now in flavours, sleek designs, flashy branding, vapes, and nicotine pouches, are all part of the problem, especially among young people.
The risks are real, but the good news? They’re preventable.
This isn’t just a smoker’s issue, it’s about everyone.
Clean air, strong lungs, and a healthy future should be for all of us. That’s why it’s time to see every day as “World No Tobacco Day”.
Here are some reasons every day should be No Tobacco Day:
- Breathe Better, Live Stronger: Tobacco doesn’t just harm the lungs, it wages war on the heart, blood vessels, brain, and immune system. From stroke to lung cancer to chronic respiratory diseases, smoking is a slow poison. But here’s the good news: the body begins to repair itself within minutes of quitting. Every smoke-free breath you take strengthens your lungs, boosts your stamina, and protects your future.
- Save Your Money: Smoking doesn’t just harm your health, it also empties your wallet. A pack-a-day habit costs tens of thousands of naira per month. That money could go into food, school fees, emergency savings, or starting that small business you’ve been dreaming about. Ask yourself: what could you do with an extra ₦100,000 or more each year? Probably a lot more than buying disease and debt.
Tobacco offers no return on investment. It’s a trap disguised as stress relief. Choose long-term value over short-term smoke.
- Protect What Matters Most: Your smoking doesn’t stop with you. Kids exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to suffer from asthma, pneumonia, ear infections, and even cancer later in life. Pregnant women who smoke or inhale smoke risk premature births, birth defects, or miscarriages. This isn’t just about your health, it’s about protecting the people you love.
- You Can Quit. You Deserve To: Quitting isn’t easy, but it’s possible, and it’s worth it. With the right support, you can break the cycle. Your body will start healing the moment you stop. Your risk of heart disease drops. Your energy returns. Your lungs start clearing. You get your life back.
You can do this, and you’re not alone.
- Start Today, We Can Help: There are clinics, hotlines, support groups, and online tools designed to help you quit. Additionally, Victory Drugs Pharmacy offers counselling services that can support you. However, the first step must come from you. Not tomorrow. Today!
Tobacco doesn’t have to own your life. Whether you smoke, chew, or inhale, now is the time to stop. Not just for your health, but for your family, your finances, and your future.
Make today your No Tobacco Day. Then make tomorrow one too.
You’re not alone. We’re here to help you at Victory Drugs Pharmacy!
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