Vaping vs. Smoking: Is Vaping Better Than Smoking? 5 Vaping Facts You Need to Know Johns Hopkins Medicine A viral simulation comparing the effects of smoking and vaping has reignited debate over the long term health risks of both habits. The demonstration visually shows how cigarette smoke leaves thick tar buildup 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 Smoking vs. Vaping: Is One Really Safer Than the Other? Smoking vs Vaping Which Is Worse?