New research begins to study the effect of vaping on children BBC Newsround While vaping is not risk free, it is less harmful than tobacco Our World in Data Disposable Vaping System (DVS) E cigarettes PMI Science WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW: We know that vaping is NOT a safer alternative to smoking, and by the time longevity studies on vaping come out, the damage on our teens' lungs According to research studies, 1 vape has at least 20 cigarettes' worth of nicotine. This varies by device type (e.g., disposables vs. pods). Some popular vapes of today can even have the Elevated Toxic Element Emissions from Popular Disposable E Cigarettes: Sources, Life Cycle, and Health Risks ACS Central Science