Study: Ex-smokers who vape face 50% higher lung cancer risk than those who quit entirely
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James Woodford
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A study of over 4.5 million people found that smokers who quit but switch to vaping have more than a 50% higher chance of developing lung cancer compared to those who quit entirely. However, using e-cigarettes to quit smoking is still safer than continuing to smoke. The research adds to evidence that e-cigarettes are not as low-risk as initially claimed.
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Twitter / XStudy: Ex-smokers who vape face 50% higher lung cancer risk than those who quit entirelynewscientist.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSmokers who give up cigarettes but still vape have more than a 50 per cent higher chance of developing lung cancer than those who stop altogether
The study adds to the rapidly growing body of evidence that e-cigarettes are absolutely not as low-risk as initially claimed
It's important that people who are trying to quit understand the risks
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