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From Cigarettes to Vapes: The New Health Challenge

Speakers Dr. Marian Encarnita ‘Maricar’ Limpin and Dr. Leonora Fernandez discussed the detrimental health effects of smoking in the 199th episode of the Health Updates webinar series titled “Paninigarilyo at Vape, Ihinto na! How to Protect Future Generations,” last July 5. 2024, together with hosts Dr. Stella Marie Jose and Dr. Raymond Francis Sarmiento. Text by: Charmaine A. Lingdas “For us health care providers, we always apply the precautionary principle, meaning we must exercise caution until safety is proven for any potential disease-causing agent. That’s why you’ll never hear us recommend the use of electronic cigarettes.” This was the assertion of Dr. Maria Encarnita ‘Maricar’ Limpin,... [Read more]

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