E-Cigarettes Raise Lung Cancer Risk for Former Smokers, Large-Scale Study Finds

Former smokers who turn to electronic cigarettes face a significantly higher risk of developing lung cancer than those who quit tobacco entirely, according to a large-scale analysis involving millions of people. The study found that ex-smokers who took up vaping experienced notably worse health outcomes compared to those who abstained from all nicotine products after quitting. The findings challenge the widespread perception of e-cigarettes as a safe or neutral alternative for people transitioning away from traditional smoking. Public health experts have increasingly raised concerns about the long-term effects of vaping, particularly among former smokers who may view electronic cigarettes as a harm-reduction tool rather than a health risk in their own right.