Smoking versus Vaping Is vaping better than smoking? Or is vaping worse than smoking? 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 Safety, Smoking, Dangers, Pros, Cons, Debate, E cigarettes, & Tobacco Britannica Vaping and smoking together increases lung cancer risk fourfold Data Note: Public Views on Vaping and E Cigarettes KFF