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Vaping after quitting smoking is linked to lung cancer

New Scientist · Jun 11, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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A study of 4.5 million people suggests that ex-smokers who take up vaping are more at risk of dying from lung cancer than people who quit without the use of e-cigarettes

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Vaping after quitting smoking is linked to lung cancer

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