Does vaping (using e cigarettes) make a difference to our health and are there harms with second hand vaping? iHealth Facts HealthMatch Vaping may be safer than cigarettes, but it's not safe Instead of lighting up a cigarette, many people are now using electronic cigarettes as a healthier alternative to the bad habit. But what are the risks of using these relatively new devices? While vaping is not risk free, it is less harmful than tobacco Our World in Data