E-Cigarette Use May Increase Risk of Lung and Oral Cancer, Study Finds

ISLAMABAD: Many people use e-cigarettes believing they are a safer alternative to traditional smoking and do not pose serious health risks. However, a new study suggests that vaping may significantly increase the risk of developing lung and oral cancers.

The findings emerged from a medical study conducted by researchers at the University of New South Wales in Australia. The research examined the health effects of e-cigarette use by analyzing existing scientific evidence and studies on the subject.

Researchers found that e-cigarettes can directly contribute to the development of lung and oral cancers. According to the team, this is the most comprehensive review conducted so far on the link between vaping and cancer risk.

The study challenges the widely held belief that e-cigarettes are free from cancer-related risks. Researchers said that a review of all available evidence indicates that vaping is not as harmless as many people assume.

While the researchers described their work as high quality, they emphasized that further studies are needed to confirm the findings. They noted that although e-cigarettes are often promoted as a tool to help smokers quit and reduce cancer risk, current evidence does not fully support that assumption.

According to the study, existing evidence suggests that e-cigarette use may increase the risk of lung cancer by up to four times.

The researchers added that the available evidence is strong, but large-scale clinical trials involving humans will be necessary to establish definitive conclusions.

The study was published in the scientific journal Carcinogenesis.