French watchdog flags heart, lung and cancer risks as vape use grows
February 04, 2026 by rfi.fr
French watchdog flags heart, lung and cancer risks as vape use grows
France's health agencies warn about the risks of vaping, including heart, lung, and cancer dangers, especially among teenagers. Anses cautions that vaping is not risk-free and can have long-term health effects. While vaping is seen as an alternative to smoking, it is not without risks, with concerns over exposure to toxic substances like aldehydes. Nicotine-containing products may impact cardiovascular health, respiratory systems, and potentially cancer development. The agency advises that vaping, while potentially aiding smoking cessation, should be temporary. An increase in long-term vaping among users is noted, especially among former smokers. Teens are drawn to vaping for various reasons, posing unique challenges. Long-term cancer risks are still being studied, particularly among non-smokers.
28.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 15.7 million current smokers in France.
SOURCE: GSTHR
