Question

within a year of the first vape devices being released, the world health organization released a warning that ________.

○ cigarettes were definitely worse for you than vaping, and it was a good alternative
○ there was direct causation between vaping and lung cancer
○ vaping was a relatively healthy way to stop smoking
○ vaping devices were not useful in supporting quitting smoking

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The WHO has not stated cigarettes are definitely worse than vaping as a general rule, and vaping isn't a "good alternative" in the way this suggests (vaping has its own health risks).
• Option 2: Establishing direct causation between vaping and lung cancer so quickly after release is not accurate, as more research is needed for such a claim.
• Option 3: The WHO does not consider vaping a relatively healthy way to stop smoking; vaping has health risks and is not promoted as a safe cessation method.
• Option 4: The WHO has indicated that vaping devices are not effective or useful in supporting quitting smoking, which aligns with research and their stance.

Answer:

D. vaping devices were not useful in supporting quitting smoking