We were shocked': Vaping considerably increases lung cancer risk among people who smoke Teenagers who vape sweet flavoured e cigarettes more likely to stick with habit, study claims The Independent The Independent Vaping has overtaken cigarettes as the dominant nicotine risk for young people. The 2025 Monitoring the Future survey of 24,000+ US students confirms what schools have been seeing for years: 31% of Vaping: What Parents Need to Know Vaping isn't harmless it's a serious concern. Most vape products contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance that can impact developing brains and overall health. Chart: Teenagers Two to Three Times More Likely to Vape Than Smoke Statista