Dual Use of E-Cigarettes and Cigarettes Quadruples Lung Cancer Risk, Study Finds
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August 1, 2024
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A case-control study from The Ohio State University revealed that using e-cigarettes alongside traditional cigarette smoking significantly increases the risk of developing lung cancer. The study analyzed the medical records of 4,975 lung cancer cases and 27,294 cancer-free controls, finding that individuals who both vaped and smoked had three to four times higher odds of developing lung cancer compared to sole smokers. The elevated risk persisted across gender, histological subtypes, and cumulative smoking history. Authors emphasized the need for prospective studies to examine the carcinogenic potential of e-cigarettes, particularly due to their high prevalence among youth.
1. Dual use of e-cigarettes and combustible cigarettes increases the risk of developing lung cancer significantly. 2. The study analyzed 4,975 lung cancer cases and 27,294 cancer-free controls. 3. Adding vaping to cigarette smoking may accelerate lung cancer development. 4. Prospective studies are needed to examine the carcinogenic potential of e-cigarettes. 5. Authors emphasized the high prevalence of vaping among youth at the time of the study.
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