A study by UCL and the University of Innsbruck shows that e-cigarette users, even those who’ve smoked fewer than 100 cigarettes, experience DNA changes in cheek cells similar to those in smokers. This research emphasizes the need for long-term studies to evaluate the health impacts of vaping, suggesting e-cigarettes may not be as harmless as previously thought, despite being considered a safer alternative to smoking by health authorities.
A new study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) and the University of Innsbruck reveals that individuals who use e-cigarettes, despite having a limited history of smoking, undergo similar changes in DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-23-2957
This work was supported by funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program, The Eve Appeal, and Cancer Research UK.