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Vaping Risks on Par with Cigarettes, Warns HSE Official

2/5/2025

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A senior HSE official in Ireland, Edward Murphy, has issued a stark warning about vaping, equating its cancer risks to those of cigarettes. He revealed that a single disposable vape can be as harmful as a 20-pack of cigarettes, urging young users to seek help. Experts also cautioned against the illegal tanning drug melanotan, linking it to melanoma, while advocating for healthy eating to combat cancer risks.

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A senior HSE official in Ireland, Edward Murphy, has issued a stark warning about vaping, equating its cancer risks to those of cigarettes. He revealed that a single disposable vape can be as harmful as a 20-pack of cigarettes, urging young users to seek help. Experts also cautioned against the illegal tanning drug melanotan, linking it to melanoma, while advocating for healthy eating to combat cancer risks.