A study of 4.5 million people reveals that former smokers who switch to vaping face a higher risk of dying from lung cancer compared to those who quit smoking without using e-cigarettes. The findings suggest potential long-term health risks tied to vaping as a smoking cessation method.
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Vaping After Quitting Smoking Linked to Higher Lung Cancer Risk
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“A large study finds former smokers who vape have greater lung cancer mortality risk than those who quit without e-cigarettes.”
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