Vaping damages young people’s lungs as much as smoking, study suggests
Research challenges idea that vaping could be healthier alternative to smoking, say authors of research
Medical researchers have found evidence that vaping increases the risk of cancer, because it changes DNA, and also that it may damage the brain and vital organs because e-cigarette aerosols and liquids can contain traces of toxic metals such as lead and uranium.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/sep/08/vaping-damages-young-peoples-lungs-as-much-as-smoking-study-suggests
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