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Huge study hints at risks of switching from tobacco cigarettes to vapes

A large study involving over 4.5 million individuals suggests that using electronic cigarettes may increase lung cancer risk compared to quitting smoking entirely. The research highlights potential health concerns associated with vaping despite its role in helping some people quit traditional tobacco products.

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14 June 2026

Lung cancer risk was higher in people who took up electronic cigarettes than in those who quit smoking completely.

Electronic cigarettes can help people to kick a tobacco habit but there are questions about their health effects. Credit: Joel Saget/AFP/Getty

Use of electronic cigarettes could diminish the benefits of quitting conventional cigarettes, a study of more than 4.5 million people has found 1 .

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-01834-9

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Huge study hints at risks of switching from tobacco cigarettes to vapes

A large study involving over 4.5 million individuals suggests that using electronic cigarettes may increase lung cancer risk compared to quitting smoking entirely. The research highlights potential health concerns associated with vaping despite its role in helping some people quit traditional tobacco products.

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