‘What are you talking about?!’ Surgeon slams guest for praising vaping in heated debate

March 28, 2024 by gbnews.com

‘What are you talking about?!’ Surgeon slams guest for praising vaping in heated debate

A GB News debate on vaping vs. smoking sparked controversy as a surgeon argued against promoting vaping for harm reduction. Professor Sherif Sultan criticized the idea of providing vapes for free, citing concerns about corporate interests and lack of scientific evidence. He disputed claims of vaping safety, warning of potential lung issues and emphasizing the World Health Organization's stance against it. Accusations of tobacco industry influence and lack of transparency were exchanged during the heated discussion. The debate highlighted differing opinions on vaping's health impacts, with the FDA's caution also mentioned.

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