Study shows how many people both smoke and vape as trend rises Daily Record Vaping now more common than smoking among young peopleand the risks go beyond lung and brain damage Vaping vs. smoking: Long term effects, benefits, and risks Young people who vape may be more likely to start smoking Chart: Where Vaping Is Taking Off Statista 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