Some reports state that these new, flavored smoking devices are less harmful than tobacco cigarettes but how safe is vaping? In this third part of a four part series, China Daily examines the Four In Ten Smokers Wrongly Believe Vaping Is As Harmful or Worse Than SMOKO E Cigarettes ? () Although often promoted as safer than traditional cigarettes, e cigarettes still harm the body in many ways. 1. Health Risks Most vapes contain nicotine, Is Vaping as Bad for Your Health as Smoking? Connect Community BCBSNM Groundbreaking Study Finds E cigarettes to be 95% Safer Than Traditional Cigarettes Smoke And Vapes Centre A viral simulation comparing the effects of smoking and vaping has reignited debate over the long term health risks of both habits. The demonstration visually shows how cigarette smoke leaves thick tar buildup