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Jump to full article: Zawya.com (ae), 2009-05-28
Intro: A senior official of the Supreme Council of Health has called on the public to abide by the Tobacco Law in Qatar that bans smoking in enclosed public places.
The call came ahead of the World No Tobacco Day which falls on May 31. Qatar will mark the occasion with a series of activities including an exhibition at the City Center premises aimed at educating the public about the hazards of smoking. During the event, counselling will be offered for people who wish to quit smoking.
Director of Public Health at the Supreme Council of Health, Dr Mohammed Al Thani said, "Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of death in the world accounting for about five million deaths every year.
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