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  "textContent": "Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, even as rates of cigarette smoking have fallen to an all-time low of approximately 10% in 2024. Some studies suggest that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) help people quit smoking and expose them to fewer harmful chemicals—but products have changed rapidly, and it's unclear whether these benefits still hold true.",
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