담뱃갑, '매운맛'으로 진화…'암 걸릴 수도'에서 '암 걸린다'

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Medical research demonstrates that individuals switching from conventional cigarettes to e-cigarettes after initially quitting face substantially higher lung cancer mortality risk compared to complete abstinence, contradicting the widespread perception of e-cigarettes as a safe alternative. Smoking damages multiple physiological systems beyond the lungs, affecting recovery from injury and surgery. Survey data reveals a significant perception gap between smokers and non-smokers regarding e-cigarette health risks.