Teens Who Vape Are More Likely to Start Smoking SPH We were shocked': Vaping considerably increases lung cancer risk among people who smoke Many people turn to vaping, thinking it's a safer alternative to smoking. However, this belief is misleading and potentially harmful. This #NationalLungMonth, let us acknowledge that vaping is not risk free and can E Cigarettes (Vapes) Smoking and Tobacco Use CDC 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 Is Vaping Worse Than Smoking? Hartford HealthCare CT