May 31 is World No Tobcco Day

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Posted on May 31, 2012 at 11:04 AM

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NEW ORLEANS - In 1987, the World Health Organization designated May 31 as World No Tobacco Day.

Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death and smoking can contribute to cancer, vascular disease, stroke and lung disease.

Dr. Elizabeth Fontham, dean of the LSU Health Sciences Center's School of Public Health, was in the studio with more information.

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