Smoking – not nicotine – is the primary cause of cancer, says leading French oncologist
April 18, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu
Smoking – not nicotine – is the primary cause of cancer, says leading French oncologist
Leading French oncologist Dr. David Khayat highlighted that nicotine alternatives like vapes do not cause cancer, as carcinogens in tobacco come from combustion. He stated that products like vapes reduce harmful substances and should be used more to aid smoking cessation, with harm reduction being crucial. Khayat emphasized the importance of regulatory frameworks balancing access and preventing youth uptake of these alternatives. With smoking causing eight million global deaths yearly, he urged smokers to consider safer alternatives. Khayat's views align with a cardiologist's stance on nicotine's non-carcinogenic and non-heart-disease-causing properties, pointing towards tobacco harm reduction discussions at an upcoming WHO conference.
