Ilona Jaspers

UNC Med School Professor

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Ilona Jaspers on KCRW

The FDA sent a letter this week to vaping giant Juul, saying it illegally marketed its products as safer than traditional cigarettes.

Med school professor on what we know (and don't know) about the safety of vaping

The FDA sent a letter this week to vaping giant Juul, saying it illegally marketed its products as safer than traditional cigarettes.

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