Shocking Simulation Reveals Startling Truth About Smoking vs. Vaping—Which Is Truly Deadlier?
Ever wondered if puffing on that cherry ice-flavored vape is actually any less awful than lighting up a classic cigarette? Well, a recent simulation throws these two nicotine heavyweights into the ring—smoke and vapor swirling—to see which one beats the other in the “who wrecks your body worse” showdown. With one in five adults still hooked on nicotine according to the World Health Organization, and Brits now apparently favoring e-cigarettes over traditional smokes, it’s clear our love affair with the buzz isn’t cooling off anytime soon. Vaping’s meteoric rise, especially among the young crowd, owes a lot to those tempting flavors and the hope that it’s a less toxic dance partner than its tar-filled counterpart. But is it really the guilt-free ticket we all crave? Let’s peel back the clouds and get down to the gritty facts. LEARN MORE
A simulation has put smoking and vaping head-to-head to reveal which one is worse for your body.
Whether it’s ingesting a cloud of cherry ice flavoured vape smoke or lighting up a traditional cigarette, it’s fair to say that our collective dependance on nicotine is going nowhere.
According to data published by the World Health Organisation, an average of one in five adults are still addicted to nicotine. Recent studies have also revealed a shift in smoking habits, with one ONS survey revealing that more Brits use e-cigarettes than tobacco products.
The rise in popularity of vaping is largely down to accessibility – with flavoured, disposable products being more popular amongst young people – as well as health reasons, with current research suggesting vapes are a safer alternative to people who already smoke.
Smoking is linked to an increased risk of cancer, lung disease and stroke (Getty Stock Images)
A recent simulation shared by Untold Healing has also laid bare the differences between smoking and vaping via a series of handy visuals.
The simulation doesn’t mince its words when it comes to the risks associated with smoking, stating that ‘every puff delivers 7,000 chemicals’ including carcinogens (cancer causing chemicals) such as benzene, formaldehyde and arsenic.
Cigarettes also contain tar, with the American Cancer Society stating there is anywhere between eight and 43 mg of tar in a single cigarette depending on the type purchased. Meanwhile tobacco-specific nitrosamines can lead to mutations of your DNA.
Tobacco smoke also contains carbon monoxide, a chemical which stops the blood from carrying as much oxygen, thus limiting the amount of oxygen which reaches your organs.
In contrast vaping removes the combustion element from smoking, meaning that it contains ’95 percent fewer toxic chemicals’ than cigarettes.
These claims are backed up by research backed by the NHS which states that ‘in the short and medium-term, vaping poses a small fraction of the risks of smoking’.
Research also suggests that people who switch from smoking to vaping also have a reduced exposure to toxins linked to cancer, lung disease, heart attacks and stroke.
While a safer option for existing smokers, vaping is not encouraged for non-smokers (Getty Stock Images)
However it’s important to note that while vaping is considered a safer alternative to smoking it does not mean it is healthy.
E-cigarettes still contain nicotine, a highly addictive drug, which leads to an increase in heart rate and narrowing of the arteries.
Some vapes can also contain chemicals such as formaldehyde, a chemical which causes irritation as well as an increased risk of certain cancers. However formaldehyde is banned in regulated vapes sold in the UK.
Unregulated vaping products also increases a person’s risk of exposure to lead and nickel from the heating coils. Some illegal vapes can also contain diacetyl, an ingredient banned by the UK and EU, which can lead to popcorn lungs.
In short, smokers looking to cut down or quit should look to vaping as an alternative, however non-smokers shouldn’t take up the habit thinking it is completely healthy.
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