16/06/2026
Transitioning from ci******es to e-ci******es is marketed as a safe alternative. It’s not.
A groundbreaking study of 4.5 million people just revealed that this habit comes with severe long-term risks. Researchers tracking participants in South Korea found that ex-smokers who switched to va**ng faced a staggering 56% higher risk of dying from lung cancer compared to those who quit ni****ne entirely.
While e-ci******es are often used as a stepping stone to quit smoking, evidence is rapidly mounting that they are far from harmless.
The study highlights that chemical compounds in vapes can trigger DNA damage, oxidative stress, and tissue inflammation, challenging the popular narrative around their safety.
Despite these alarming findings, health experts emphasize that va**ng remains a far safer alternative than continuing to smoke to***co.
The research, led by Dr. Yeon Wook Kim at Seoul National University, noted that the overall risk of death from any cause was still significantly lower for va**ng ex-smokers than for active smokers.
The takeaway for public health is clear: while va**ng serves as an effective harm-reduction tool to escape the deadly grip of ci******es, the ultimate goal must be to transition away from all inhalable ni****ne products. For those looking to quit, experts recommend exhausting safer, approved cessation methods before relying on e-ci******es long-term.
source: Woodford, J. (2026). Va**ng after quitting smoking is linked to lung cancer. New Scientist.
