Is Vaping Better Than Smoking? American Heart Association Smokers and Vapers May Be at Greater Risk for Covid 19 The New York Times While vaping is not risk free, it is less harmful than tobacco Our World in Data Many young people who vape did not smoke cigarettes before they started vaping. But young people who vape are more likely to start smoking cigarettes than those who never vape. For help Vaping vs Cigarettes Health Impacts Compared