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Tobacco and health

Why don't you think about tobacco and your health for both smokers and non-smokers? Information on tobacco in Yokohama City "No smoking NOTE"

Last update date June 12, 2024

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Panel exhibition and commemorative events related to World No Tobacco Day were held.

World No Tobacco Day (May 31)
This is the World Action Day "Aiming for a 21st Century Tobacco" set by WHO (World Health Organization) participating countries.

Non-smoking Week (May 31-June 6)
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has designated the week from World No Tobacco Day as "No Smoking Week" and will actively promote awareness of smoking cessation in accordance with the theme.

Commemorative event
・Consultation on smoking cessation and lung age measurement
Panel display
・Knowledge about tobacco, smoking, passive smoking ・ Introduction of non-smoking support pharmacies, etc.

2024 World No Tobacco Day Commemorative Event

2024 World No Tobacco Day Panel Exhibition

The state of the World No Tobacco Day Commemorative Event was featured in "It'scom Jimoto NEWS" following an interview from Itscom Channel.
The video is distributed on Youtube, so please take a look.
World No Tobacco Day Commemorative Event [Chimoto NEWS] May 31, 2024/5/31 broadcast (outside site)

Other initiatives of Aoba Ward

Aoba Ward is also engaged in various initiatives such as dissemination of correct knowledge about tobacco and promotion of passive smoking.
At Azamino Station, we conducted educational activities at Health and Welfare Division with health promotion staff.

Awareness-raising activities at Azamino Station

2023 Health Festival

2023 Passive Smoking Prevention Panel Exhibition

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Smoking cessation treatment at medical institutions

If it is difficult to quit smoking on your own, it is recommended that you consult a doctor in a non-smoking outpatient clinic.
If you work with a doctor or nurse, you may be able to quit smoking.
Aoba Ward Outpatient List

Consultation on smoking cessation at pharmacies (non-smoking support pharmacies)

At a pharmacy certified by the Yokohama City Pharmacists Association, you can feel free to consult about smoking cessation methods and correct use of smoking cessation aids free of charge.
A pharmacist will suggest a smoking cessation method that suits the person.
Aoba Ward Pharmacy List of Pharmacy