Many young people who vape have never smoked cigarettes. Research shows that young people who vape are more likely to go on to smoke cigarettes compared to those who don't vape. For Is Vaping Reducing Smoking? It's Hazy. How much nicotine is in a cigarette compared to a vape? Vaping The Guardian Young people who vape may be more likely to start smoking MS Polls: 67% of respondents believe that vaping is worse than smoking, some still unsure 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