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Tobacco and health
Whether you smoke or not, why don't you think about tobacco and your health? Information about tobacco in Yokohama "Non-smoking NOTE"
Last Updated December 11, 2024
A panel exhibition and commemorative event on World No Tobacco Day was held.
World No Tobacco Day (May 31)
This is the World Action Day for "Aiming for a Society without Tobacco in the 21st Century" set by WHO (World Health Organization) participating countries.
Non-smoking week (May 31-June 6)
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has designated one week from World No Tobacco Day as "No Smoking Week" and has decided to actively promote awareness of smoking cessation according to the theme.
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Commemorative event
・Non-smoking consultation and lung age measurement by pharmacists
Panel display
・Knowledge about tobacco, smoking, passive smoking, introduction of smoking cessation support pharmacies, etc.
2024 World No Tobacco Day Commemorative Event
2024 World No Tobacco Day Panel Exhibition
The World No Tobacco Day Commemorative Event was featured in "It'scom Chimoto NEWS" after being interviewed by It'scom Channel.
The video is distributed on Youtube, so please take a look.
World No Tobacco Day Commemorative Event [Chimoto NEWS] May 31, 2024 broadcast (outside site)
Other initiatives of Aoba Ward
In addition, Aoba Ward is engaged in various initiatives such as dissemination of correct knowledge about tobacco and promotion of passive smoking measures.
At Azamino Station, we conducted educational activities in Health and Welfare Division with health promotion staff.
Enlightenment activities at Azamino Station
2023 Health Festival
2023 Passive Smoking Prevention Panel Exhibition
Click here if you want to quit smoking.
Non-smoking treatment at medical institutions
If it is difficult to quit smoking on your own, we recommend that you consult a doctor at a non-smoking outpatient clinic.
If you work with a doctor or nurse, you may be able to quit smoking.
List of non-smoking outpatients in Aoba Ward
Non-smoking consultation at pharmacies (non-smoking support pharmacies)
At a pharmacy certified by the Yokohama City Pharmacists Association, you can feel free to consult free of charge about smoking cessation methods and correct use of smoking cessation aids.
Your pharmacist will suggest you a smoking cessation method that suits you.
List of pharmacies that support smoking cessation in Aoba Ward
Inquiries to this page
Aoba Ward Health and Welfare Center Health and Welfare Division
Telephone: 045-978-2438
Telephone: 045-978-2438
Fax: 045-978-2419
Email address: ao-fukuho@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 842-574-588
