Bengaluru Doctor Criticizes Woman For Labeling Non-Smokers As 'Losers'
A doctor from Bengaluru chastised a woman for calling nonsmokers 'losers' in a post on X. The doctor took a stand against insulting statements directed at nonsmokers, emphasizing the negative impacts of smoking on one's health.In a post on May 6, Dr Deepak Krishnamurthy told the case of a young patient, indicating that he sent a 23-year-old woman for triple bypass surgery due to her smoking habits.?
Who called non-smokers losers in an X post?
His post came after an X user shared a photo with the message, "Hey smokers and losers (non-smokers), what are you all doing?". The photograph depicted a person with a cigarette and a cup of tea.
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What did the doctor have to say?
"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," reads the caption of the doctor's post.
How did people on the internet react?
Since being uploaded online, the post has gone popular, with over 8 lakh views on X. In response to his tweet, social media users left comments asking questions.?
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"Can the effect of smoking be reduced after quitting and methods to cure the damage done," a person asked. "I never understood why people smoke," another said.?
The comment quickly got support from other people, who praised the doctor for standing up to damaging stereotypes and campaigning for public health awareness.? Check the post here.
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