Vaping IS a cancer risk - although less so than smoking, researchers say
Researchers found vaping presents an unquantifiable cancer risk, though it remains less harmful than smoking cigarettes.Summary
A new review from researchers at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand indicates that vaping may raise the risk of various cancers, including those of the nose and lung. While vaping doesn't contain the same hazardous chemicals as cigarettes, studies have identified low levels of toxic substances like formaldehyde and metal particles in vapes. Although the cancer risk from vaping is likely lower than that from smoking, experts emphasize it's not risk-free. The study concludes that vaping is an acceptable tool for smoking cessation, but vaping 'for its own sake' adds to life's cancer risks. Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects, as cancers can take 15 years or more to develop after exposure to carcinogenic chemicals.
(Source：Daily Mail Online)
