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Are vapor cigarettes better than actual smoking?

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Presumably...: We presume that vapor cigarettes are safer than regular cigarettes but we technically don't know the safety of the vapor so we can't yet truly be sure.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2016

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