May 2023

Grow Food, Not Tobacco

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closeup photo of yellow wheat growing in a field

World No Tobacco Day presents an opportunity to raise attention about the many devastating harms caused by tobacco growing. Farmers should not be incentivized to grow tobacco over food. Help raise awareness by downloading and sharing an infographic considering how many pounds of rice could be bought for the average price of a pack of cigarettes in ten countries. Post the infographic to social media, accompanied by the following caption:

Make FOOD a priority—not tobacco. 🌾🥬🚭 For example, consider how many pounds of rice could be bought for the average price of a pack of cigarettes in these ten countries. #notobacco globaltobaccocontrol.org/worldnotobaccoday

Other available resources (below) include an animated gif of global media coverage articulating key concerns and a downloadable badge of completion for users who tested their knowledge on topic via IGTC’s online quiz

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Global News Animation (mp4)

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digital illustration comparing consumer price data on rice vs. cigarettes in ten countries, using sacks of rice to represent quantities. Background is a photo of a sunny farm.