Forbes: 1.6 Million Teens Are Vaping. Health Risks Are Worse Than You Think 1.6 Million Teens Are Vaping. Health Risks Are Worse Than You Think The first-of-its-kind scientific review contradicts claims vaping is safer than smoking, and highlights the urgency of efforts to stop young people becoming addicted.

Understanding the Context

Vaping is when you use a small, handheld device (like e-cigarettes, vape pens or mods) to inhale a mist of nicotine and flavoring (e-liquid). It’s similar to smoking a cigarette, but vaping heats tiny particles out of a liquid rather than burning tobacco. Smoking electronic cigarettes is often considered safer than regular smoking. Learn facts about vaping and why you should rethink taking it up.

Key Insights

MSN: A viral simulation compared smoking and vaping: Which is worse for the body? A viral simulation compared smoking and vaping: Which is worse for the body? Medical Xpress: Is vaping more harmful than smoking cigarettes? More people incorrectly think so Is vaping more harmful than smoking cigarettes? More people incorrectly think so