Smoke-free 2018 World Nomad Games in pictures
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In Kyrgyzstan, nearly half of the male population smokes. Smoking is one of the leading causes of heart disease and stroke in the country.
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The 3rd World Nomad Games brought together over 3000 athletes from more than 70 countries to compete in 37 types of traditional nomadic sports disciplines.
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Smoke-free banners displayed on the way to the city of Cholpon-Ata next to the bigger banner devoted to the Games.
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Advocacy materials on tobacco control, produced and printed with technical assistance from WHO, were distributed among visitors.
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Volunteers at local village health committees explain how they disseminate the smoke-free materials. During preparations, the Secretariat of the Nomad Games, local authorities, police forces, public health specialists and village health committees staffed with volunteers were trained on smoke-free policies, country regulation and enforcement practices.
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A smoke-free banner being installed in front of the main stadium during rehearsals the day before the official start of the Games.
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Smoke-free signs are placed in the stadium in the most visible places.
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Smoke-free signs are displayed in 3 languages (Kyrgyz, Russian and English).
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Designated outdoor areas for smoking are placed far from the sports complex.
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Smoke-free signs are also installed in most yurts, the traditional nomad dwelling, used by participants and the press.
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In addition, Kyrgyz-language WHO food safety posters are displayed near shops with the aim to inform people about the prevention of food poisoning.