Dr. John Oyston is a retired anesthesiologist. Working in the operating room, he saw the damage that combustible tobacco does to the human body. He has been involved in many efforts to reduce smoking, including Stop Smoking for Safer Surgery. He currently advocates for safer sources of nicotine for adults who smoke. He lives in Toronto.
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