Addressing the media in view of 'World No Tobacco Day' tomorrow (31) he made these comments at the Department of Government Information.

Due to the pictorial warnings covering 80% of the cigarette packet the number of individuals who take up the habit of smoking has reduced , he said.

He further stated that tobacco companies are indirectly promoting the use of cigarettes through cartoons, teledramas and films and attempting to victimize the new generation.