Switching to e-cigarettes after quitting smoking linked to higher lung cancer risk than complete cessation
A study from Seoul National University Bundang Hospital indicates that former smokers who switch to e-cigarettes face a higher risk of lung cancer compared to those who quit all tobacco products. While e-cigarettes are often seen as safer, the data suggests they still carry significant health risks.
Why it matters
This research challenges the perception of e-cigarettes as a harmless alternative to smoking, providing critical data for public health policy.
A large Korean study has found that former smokers who switch to e-cigarettes after quitting conventional cigarettes face a significantly higher risk of developing and dying from lung cancer than those who stop using all tobacco products.
The article reports on scientific findings from a specific study without injecting opinion.
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