Vaping Is Safer Than Smoking: Now It’s Official in France
March 19, 2026 by filtermag.org
Vaping Is Safer Than Smoking: Now It’s Official in France
France’s national health agency ANSES has concluded that vaping is significantly less harmful than smoking after reviewing a large body of scientific evidence. The analysis of numerous studies shows that, although not risk-free, e-cigarettes expose users to fewer toxic substances than traditional cigarettes. Researchers point out that potential risks—such as cardiovascular or respiratory effects—appear to be lower and are not always clearly established. The findings support a harm reduction approach, suggesting that switching to vaping may lower health risks for people who would otherwise continue smoking. At the same time, experts stress the importance of caution, especially to prevent uptake among young people and non-smokers.
28.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 15.7 million current smokers in France.
SOURCE: GSTHR
