Review finds vaping likely to cause two types of cancer
A new review suggests vaping likely causes oral and lung cancers due to carcinogenic chemicals in vape aerosols.Summary
A comprehensive review by Bernard Stewart and colleagues indicates that vaping is likely to cause oral and lung cancers. While long-term studies directly proving causation are still underway, the research highlights that vape aerosols contain chemicals – including nicotine byproducts and vaporized metals – that exhibit almost all ten key characteristics of carcinogens identified by the World Health Organisation. Evidence supporting this conclusion includes the absorption of cancer-linked chemicals by vapers, DNA mutations in mouth and lung tissues, and changes to cancer biomarkers. The scientific consensus has evolved, shifting from insufficient evidence to significant concern regarding vaping's carcinogenic potential between earlier years and 2024-2025.
(Source：The Independent)
