French watchdog flags heart, lung and cancer risks as vape use grows

France’s public health agency says vaping is not risk-free, warning of possible heart, lung and cancer-related effects and growing use among teenagers who have never smoked. AP - Marco Ugarte

Vaping poses possible heart, lung and cancer risks, France’s national health agency warned on Wednesday, as it raised concerns about long-term use and the growing appeal of e-cigarettes among teenagers.

Anses, France’s public health and food safety agency, said vaping is often seen as an alternative to smoking but is “not without risks” for health.