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Who has been launches "Quit Tobacco App"?
A)
NITI Aayog
B)
World Health Organization
C)
Ministry of Heath & Family Welfare, GOI
D)
National Payments Corporation of India

Correct Answer : Option (B) - World Health Organization


The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people give up the use of tobacco in all forms - including smokeless and other newer products. 
 
“Tobacco is deadly in every form. Innovative approaches such as this app are much needed to support people to give up tobacco, which they may be aware is harmful, but are unable to quit for various reasons,” said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO, South-East Asia Region, launching the app.
 
The app, the first such by WHO and the first that targets all forms of tobacco, helps users to identify the triggers, set their targets, manage cravings, and stay focused to quit smoking..

Source : New Indian Express

Published On : February 17, 2022
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