Not Just Cigarettes, Vaping Likely Causes Cancer, Major Study Finds
A new study suggests vaping, like smoking, can cause lung and oral cancers due to DNA damage and exposure to harmful chemicals.Summary
Researchers at the University of New South Wales in Australia have published a report in Carcinogenesis indicating that nicotine-based e-cigarettes likely cause lung and oral cancers. The study, based on human studies, animal experiments, and lab tests, found evidence of DNA damage, inflammation, oxidative stress, and exposure to carcinogenic chemicals in vapers. While long-term risks are still being investigated, researchers warn against dismissing vaping as a safe alternative to smoking, noting that warning signs are already apparent. The study challenges the initial perception of vaping as a safer nicotine delivery method, particularly after the rise of products like Juul, and suggests that millions who turned to vaping to quit smoking may have inadvertently increased their health risks. Recent sales data already indicated weakening e-cigarette sales in the U.S.
(Source：Zerohedge)
