HealthMatch Vaping may be safer than cigarettes, but it's not safe E cigarettes can be harmful. #childaccidentpreventiontrust #childsafety #healthvisitor #healthvisitors Tobacco use is one of the leading causes of death in the world and is a preventable risk factor of noncommunicable diseases for example cancer and heart disease. There is no safe Does vaping (using e cigarettes) make a difference to our health and are there harms with second hand vaping? iHealth Facts Instead of lighting up a cigarette, many people are now using electronic cigarettes as a healthier alternative to the bad habit. But what are the risks of using these relatively new devices?