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  "textContent": "Vapes or e-cigarettes were marketed as a safer, smokeless alternative to traditional cigarettes and even promoted as a tool to help smokers quit. Their fruity flavors and sleek designs further reinforced the perception that they were a less harmful substitute for conventional tobacco products. While quitting smoking is known to reduce cancer risk over time, growing evidence suggests that switching to e-cigarettes may not be as harmless.",
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