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Vaping likely to cause cancer, new Australian review of evidence finds

https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2026-03-31/vaping-cancer-likely-to-cause-cancer-australian-research/106503804

Nicotine-based vapes are likely to cause lung and oral cancer, according to a new review of evidence. Experts say there needs to be tougher enforcement of vape laws in Australia.

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Rebecca Ward
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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Overall, this press article has provided a reasonable amount of context to the study findings. The press article has both insights from the lead author on the study and also expert commentary from a public health researcher who did not contribute to the study, which provides good balance. Perhaps the article could have emphasised that the study evidence was predominantly from in vivo/biomarkers and that epidemiological evidence is still lacking, although this is mentioned in the article. The research study is also linked so that readers can easily view the original study which is great.

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