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This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what the World Health Organization (WHO) is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations.
The Member States of the World Health Organization created World No Tobacco Day in 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes. In 1987, the World Health Assembly passed Resolution WHA40.38, calling for 7 April 1988 to be a “a world no-smoking day.” In 1988, Resolution WHA42.19 was passed, calling for the celebration of World No Tobacco Day, every year on 31 May.
Learn more at:
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day
If you are hosting a local event to show your support for this day please add it to this webpage to Vermonters find events happening in their area.
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Every spring and fall, health departments and drug disposal sites around the country join the Drug Enforcement Agency in holding National Prescription Drug Take Back Days. This twice-yearly event provides a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications, while educating about the potential for medication misuse, accidental ingestion and overdose. During the 2020 Fall event, Vermonters disposed of 4,498 pounds of medication.
Go to https://www.dea.gov/takebackday to locate collection sites near you.
Can’t make it on Saturday, October 29th?
There are other ways to DO YOUR PART to safely store and dispose of unwanted or expired prescriptions
Lock meds securely
Store your medications in a lock box or locked medicine cabinet.
Drop off unused medication at a kiosk at your local pharmacy or police station. Almost all police departments in Chittenden County offer this service as well as many pharmacies. Find a list of VT disposal sites here.
Mail meds in a mailback envelope – Request a Free Medication Mail-Back Envelope HERE
The Great American Smokeout
https://www.cancer.org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. The Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November is a day when people across the country attempt to quit smoking for the day. For many it is a day to start a journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of people who smoke across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk. For resources to help your quit attempt check out www.802quits.org.