Vaping instead of smoking: Health risks: Is vaping the better smoking?
They're flirting with e-cigarettes because they're considered a lower-risk alternative to cigarettes? What experts know about them - and why they warn against casually switching between vaping and smoking.
E-cigarettes, or vapes, are marketed as a lifestyle product, but they are not harmless, according to the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). While they contain lower amounts of carcinogenic and other health-damaging substances compared to traditional cigarettes, they still pose health risks, including nicotine addiction and brain development impairment in children and adolescents.
The BfR also notes that heating liquids in e-cigarettes can produce carcinogenic substances, and some flavors can trigger allergies. Experts warn that switching between e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes, known as "dual use," can add risks, and the safest way to reduce cancer risk is to quit smoking altogether.
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