Re:Smoking has long-term effects on the immune system
by JPLeRouzic on Friday February 16, 2024 @12:10PM
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> we've been using tobacco for over 10,000 years
From Wikipedia:
The practice is believed to have begun as early as 5000–3000 BC in Mesoamerica and South America. Tobacco was introduced to Eurasia in the late 17th century by European colonists.
Re:Smoking has long-term effects on the immune system
by johnmaguire on Friday February 16, 2024 @12:13PM
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I stand corrected. 5,000 - 7,000 years.
Re:Smoking has long-term effects on the immune system
by mil22 on Friday February 16, 2024 @01:02PM
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Yes. The long-term health implications of vaping are only just beginning to be understood. If you forced me at gunpoint to either vape or smoke, I'd still choose the vape.
Re:Smoking has long-term effects on the immune system
by johnmaguire on Friday February 16, 2024 @02:22PM
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Of course, when not forced to at gunpoint, there is a third option. :-)
In contrast, we've been using vapes for about 20 years - and they've only been widespread for maybe 10.