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Jump to full article: Cayman Net News (ky), 2008-05-29
Intro: A number of public bodies have joined forces to promote the dangers of smoking in honour of World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), set for Saturday, 31 May.
WNTD is an initiative of the World Health Organisation, first commemorated in 1988 and annually since 1990. This year's theme is Tobacco-Free Youth.
Christine Sanders, Chief Operating Officer at the Cayman Islands Cancer Society said, "Young people are targeted by the tobacco industry who are looking for the next generation of tobacco users. They are influenced by role models, both persons in their everyday lives such as parents, other relatives and friends and also by musicians, sports and other personalities."
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