A doctor from Bengaluru sharply criticized a woman who labeled non-smokers as losers in her post on X. The doctor firmly objected to the remarks made about nonsmokers, emphasizing the severe health hazards connected to smoking.
On May 6, the doctor wrote a post in which he related the story of a young patient. He disclosed that he had recommended triple bypass surgery to a 23-year-old patient because of her smoking habits.
His post was a reaction to a post made by an X user, who had shared an image of a person holding a cigarette and a cup of tea with the caption, "Hey smokers and losers (nonsmokers), what are you all doing?".
In his post, the doctor stated, "The youngest patient I've sent for a triple bypass surgery was a 23-year-old girl smoker. #HeartAttack #MedTwitter Be a loser (as per this lady) and live healthily." His statement was met with swift praise from others who applauded him for raising awareness about public health issues and addressing negative preconceived notions.
After being shared online, the post on X gained over 8 lakh views and went viral. By leaving comments on the post and posing queries, social media users engaged with it.
One person said, "Smokers: Perfecting our air pollution contribution while boosting the economy, one cigarette at a time," in a critical take on the matter. Losers (nonsmokers): Merely living our lives without requiring an exhaust pipe to fit over our lips.
“Thanks Doc, I never thought I’ll be able to flex being a loser,” wrote another person.
Another user commented, "Smoking = Coolness/ Dudeness. (Or whatever)", while another related their personal story, saying, "Became a loser after 36 yrs of smoking. Quit overnight."
“I came out of my smoking habits after several years of struggle. I can feel the positive things in my health after that decision. People who smoke! you have nothing to be proud of,” shared an individual.
Another user raised their concern, commenting, "Quite tragic… Smoking is deadly!"
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