What are the long-term effects of vaping and is it linked to cancer?

Professor O’Shea said the harmful substance is not only linked to cancer but to cardiovascular problems too.Professor O’Shea said: “We wanted to understand, before it’s too late, the likely impact flavoured vapes are having on the health of the growing number of vapers.

“It is plausible that we are on the cusp of a new wave of chronic diseases that will emerge 15 to 20 years from now due to these exposures. Some vapes include a group of chemicals called volatile carbonyls , which are known to pose health risks. They were mainly found in fruit, candy and dessert-flavoured vapes.

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