The Health Risks Of E Cigarettes Versus Traditional Cigarettes Henry Ford Health Detroit, MI Some reports state that these new, flavored smoking devices are less harmful than tobacco cigarettes but how safe is vaping? In this third part of a four part series, China Daily examines the Vaping is less harmful than smoking, but it's still not safe. E cigarettes heat nicotine (extracted from tobacco), flavorings and other chemicals to create an aerosol that you inhale. Regular tobacco cigarettes contain Vaping Safe? Think Again. Man Poster ToucanEd