Marbella will celebrate the 13th World No Tobacco Day Walk on May 29th.

José Carlos García

Marbella

The Marbella City Council, in collaboration with the Costa del Sol Primary Care District, the health centers of Las Albarizas, Leganitos, and Ricardo Soriano, the Andalusian Network of Health Services and Smoke-Free Spaces, ENSH (European Network for Smoke-free Healthcare Services), and the Spanish Association Against Cancer, will celebrate the 13th Walk on May 29th on the occasion of the World No Tobacco Day. The Councilor for Health, Alejandro González, highlighted during the presentation of this initiative the importance of institutional collaboration "to reinforce prevention messages among the citizens." "Information is crucial so that more and more people are aware of the damages caused by smoking and have tools and support to quit this habit," he pointed out.

Under the World Health Organization (WHO) slogan 'Unmask the appeal: counter nicotine and tobacco addiction', this meeting, which is also part of the 'For 1 Million Steps' physical activity project, will combine health information, exercise, and citizen participation "with the goal of raising awareness about the risks associated with tobacco and nicotine consumption and promoting healthy lifestyles." Additionally, the councilor warned about the growing appeal of new devices among the youth. "Flavored and scented vapers are aimed at attracting young people, so it is essential to act as soon as possible and strengthen health education from schools and health centers," he noted.

Program

The councilor detailed that the program in Marbella will begin at 10:00 AM at Alameda Park, where an information table will be set up for the free registration of participants and various health promotion activities will be held. Subsequently, at 10:30 AM, a yoga workshop open to the public will take place, and at 11:00 AM, the walk will start, going through Avenida del Mar and Paseo Marítimo to Plaza del Mar, from where the return trip to Alameda Park will begin at 12:00 PM. Simultaneously, San Pedro Alcántara will hold a similar activity starting from the Church Square and going to the Sampedreño Boulevard.

The councilor has encouraged participation in this free event, for which it is recommended to wear a white shirt, protect oneself from the sun, and stay hydrated during the walk. Meanwhile, Loli Torres, a specialist nurse in Family and Community from the Las Albarizas Health Center, pointed out that this activity is part of the actions developed during the Smoke-Free Week, a campaign that health professionals promote each year to reinforce prevention and quitting smoking. Finally, Isabel González, the nurse responsible for the smoking program at the same health center, emphasized the multiple benefits of quitting this substance.

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