Thanks, Colin, for drawing our attention to vaping. I thought tobacco in any form was harmful. But you have opened our eyes. Now I can advise my patients to stop smoking and use of smokeless tobacco habits and start vaping. Now I can advise patients to enjoy "Safe" tobacco habits-Vaping. Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Message Email Print Share SMOKING IS THE LEADING PREVENTABLE CAUSE OF CANCER.
There is now compelling evidence that switching to vaping can substantially reduce the risk of cancer. Smoking causes at least 15 known cancers Carcinogen levels are much lower from vaping Cigarette smoke is deadly and contains at least 69 known carcinogens (cancer-causing chemicals), many in high doses. The main carcinogens in smoke are listed in the APPENDIX at the bottom of this page. Most carcinogens are broken down to other chemicals in the body, known as 'biomarkers'. The dose or level of a…