Recent sensationalized media reports have falsely equated the health risks of vaping with smoking, despite scientific consensus that e-cigarettes are significantly less harmful. To add insult to injury, these untrue claims stemmed from an unpublished, non-peer-reviewed and incompleted study, indicating the lack of integrity of the media who do not bother fact checking and ensuring that their sources are reliable.
More specifically, based on preliminary findings, the study Dr. Maxime Boidin of Manchester Metropolitan University, suggests that vapers may experience arterial stiffening and reduced lung capacity. While tobacco harm redution (THR) experts have long argued that these outcomes are common among nicotine users and do not imply higher risks of cancer, heart disease, or lung disease.
Public health advocates warn that such alarmist narratives could discourage smokers from switching to safer alternatives, ultimately jeopardizing smoking cessation efforts. Misleading information contributes to the growing misconception that vaping is as harmful as smoking. Experts emphasize the importance of evidence-based communication to prevent unnecessary fear and promote harm reduction strategies that could save millions of lives.
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