Is Vaping Bad For You? Moffitt experts note that switching to vaping may reduce harm for people who smoke, but it's not risk free, and the safest choice is still not to start. Balancing two priorities is key 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 Is Vaping Worse Than Smoking? Hartford HealthCare CT Talking to Your Teen Who Vapes University of Rochester Medicine Which Smoking Habit Puts You Most at Risk?