Cancer risk from using vaping devices: New study reports

 

 

New findings have emerged that raise concerns that electronic cigarettes, or vaping devices, may cause cancer. Although they are presented as a safe alternative to tobacco cigarettes, lab experiments indicate that toxic substances such as benzene, heavy metals, and formaldehyde contained in vapes may cause changes in the DNA structure of cells. Studies conducted by researchers in Australia have found that these cause changes in the body that can cause cancer. However, experts say that more observation is needed to obtain definitive evidence about its long-term effects compared to tobacco products.

According to current figures, the risk of lung cancer is highest in those who continue to use vaping and tobacco at the same time. Its rapid increase in use among young people may cause a major health crisis in the future. Vaping liquids have been observed to cause changes in the cells of the mouth, lungs, and bladder. Therefore, health experts warn that even those who see vaping as a way to quit smoking should exercise extreme caution and that it is safer to avoid the habit altogether.