Turkey has become the world leader with an average of 17 cigarettes consumed per person per day. Associate Professor Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of the Turkish Society for the Fight Against Tobacco (TSSD), who has been actively working on smoking…
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of the Turkish Society for the Fight Against Tobacco (TSSD), which has played an active role in combating smoking in Turkey since its establishment, made statements on November 20, World No Tobacco Day. The…
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of the Turkish Society for the Fight Against Tobacco, stated that smoking increases the risk of heart attacks, saying, “17% of the 20 million deaths caused by heart disease are due to smoking. Therefore,…
In the World Tobacco Epidemic Report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), Turkey, along with the Netherlands, Brazil, and Mauritius, ranks among the leading countries in the fight against smoking. The President of the Turkish Anti-Smoking Association, Assoc. Dr.…
In a statement made by the Istanbul Governorship, it was announced that the use of hookah has been banned in certain areas. TSSD President Assoc. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated, “The ban should be made more comprehensive for public health, and…
On June 5th, World Environment Day, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın spoke about the environmental damage caused by smoking, citing research findings. Aydın stated, “Nearly 5 trillion cigarette butts are produced each year worldwide, and approximately 1 million birds die…
Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, Turkey’s Anti-Smoking Association President Assoc. Dr. Mustafa Aydın made statements regarding the negative health effects of electronic cigarettes, which are often presented as alternatives to quitting smoking by the tobacco industry.…
Spain’s Government Holds Tobacco Companies Responsible for Cigarette Butt Cleanup The Spanish government has decided that tobacco companies will bear the costs of cleaning up discarded cigarette butts as part of new environmental regulations. In a press release, Assoc. Prof.…
On the occasion of November 20th, World No Tobacco Day, Associate Professor Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of the Turkey Against Tobacco Association (TSSD), stated, “It is our duty to leave a breath of fresh air for future generations. Every six…
In recent years, the increasing use of e-cigarettes poses a serious threat to public health. Associate Professor Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of the Turkey Against Tobacco Association (TSSD), made important statements on the subject. E-cigarettes, offered as an alternative for…