Why it’s wrong to say vaping is as bad for you as smoking

May 11, 2026 by bbc.com

Why it’s wrong to say vaping is as bad for you as smoking

World Health Organisation reports smoking claims 7 million lives yearly. Smokers turn to vaping for health reasons, but WHO warns of 100 million e-cigarette users globally, fueling nicotine addiction. Recent study links vaping to cancer, raising concerns if it's as harmful as smoking. Expert opinion from Professor Lion Shahab questions vaping's safety compared to smoking.

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