Electronic Cigarettes, What is the bottom line? Healthier Alternatives: Health, child rights experts warn against use of e cigarettes, vapes, ETHealthworld Since their introduction in Europe in 2006 and the U.S. in 2007, the use of e cigarettes a.k.a., vapes has skyrocketed. A recent review from researchers in Australia found the results ? () Although often promoted as safer than traditional cigarettes, e cigarettes still harm the body in many ways. 1. Health Risks Most vapes contain nicotine, Vaping vs. smoking: Long term effects, benefits, and risks Take charge of battery safety when using e cigarettes GOV.UK