Jessica Wynn
π€ SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
That's another thing America does is we advertise pharmaceuticals.
Most countries don't do that.
Yeah, it's bizarre.
We are a strange place.
But it's true.
I mean, am I the only one who remembers when the Marlboro Man died of lung cancer?
And it's not just cancer.
When nicotine raises heart rate and blood pressure, it makes many cardiovascular problems worse.
And it's not just the nicotine.
Illegal disposables have been found containing acrolein, which is a chemical that damages the lungs.
And then there's other heavy metals that harm the cardiovascular system.
And we don't even fully know the long-term risks yet.
You know, cigarettes took decades before we had the hard cancer data.
With vaping, we're less than 20 years in, but already seeing concerning signs.
So animal studies show common vape ingredients increase lung tumors.
And case reports have linked those tasty vape juices to aggressive stomach cancers, as well as lung cancer and severe lung injuries.
And because nicotine suppresses the immune system, it may make it harder for your body to fight off cancer cells of any kind.