Since their introduction in Europe in 2006 and the U.S. in 2007, the use of e cigarettes a.k.a., vapes has skyrocketed. A recent review from researchers in Australia found the results Is Vaping Safer Than Cigarettes? Dental Patient News Don't be foolede cigs or vapes may be less harmful than cigarettes, but less harmful doesn't mean safe. Vapes can contain harmful substances including nicotine, heavy metals like lead, volatile organic compounds and While vaping is not risk free, it is less harmful than tobacco Our World in Data