Vaping vs. smoking: what are the risks? Pacific Life Re Notes from the Field: Use of Electronic Cigarettes and Any Tobacco Product Among Middle and High School Students United States, 20112018 MMWR ? () Although often promoted as safer than traditional cigarettes, e cigarettes still harm the body in many ways. 1. Health Risks Most vapes contain nicotine, Smoking and Vaping Harms Your Heath CleanEarth4Kids.org