A new U.S. study found that using e-cigarettes increases the risk of prediabetes, with dual users of traditional and electronic cigarettes facing the highest risk.
The research team, led by health economist Sulakshana Neupane at the University of Georgia, analyzed over 1.2 million data points. Results showed exclusive e-cigarette users were 7% more likely to develop prediabetes than non-smokers, compared with 15% for traditional smokers and 28% for dual users.
Researchers said the findings highlight the compounded harm of smoking products, despite being marketed as “safer” alternatives to regular cigarettes.
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