Generally speaking, smoking is a bad habit. According to health experts, smoking is among the worst things you can do to your health. This is backed by numerous years of scientific research on how smoking damages your health. Today, many smokers are switching to vaping or using e-cigarettes. The new generation of smokers is also opting for e-cigarettes more than traditional smoking.
So why is vaping a growing trend among smokers today?
It is less harmful than traditional smoking
Did you know that you inhale about 7000 toxic chemicals when you smoke cigarettes? Unfortunately, there is no scientific evidence pointing out how many harmful substances are in e-cigarettes. However, experts still say that vaping is 95% less harmful than cigarettes. Note that even though vaping is less dangerous, it doesn’t mean it cannot damage your health. E-cigarette vape juices also contain nicotine and other chemicals to produce flavor when heated.
You have more control
As much as there are many cigarette brands, you can’t control the nicotine levels. Vape juices come with different strengths and even some with zero nicotine. The ability to control nicotine intake is one reason why vaping is popular among veteran smokers, especially those who want to quit. You can smoke low levels of nicotine until you eventually kick the habit.
Besides that, you can also regulate the amount of vapor you inhale on your e-cigarette. With various pods, such as STLTH, you can adjust the vapor output power and airflow to your preference.
There are many flavors
Vape juices and e-liquids come in various flavors. From strawberry, menthol, mint, chocolate, blueberry, and much more get released regularly in the market. There is a flavor for every palate in vaping and room to explore new ones.
It is more affordable than smoking
What type of cigarettes do you smoke, and how many do you smoke in a day? Do the math and determine your expenditure in a month or even a year to sustain your habit. If you smoke about 20 cigarettes a day, you will spend roughly $4000 a year, according to estimates.
Vaping is expensive upfront because you need to buy the device and other accessories like batteries, replacement coils, etc. A bottle of 10ml vape liquid costing around $7 can last the average vaper one week. A vape starter kit costs $30-$60, so you can cut your costs significantly with vaping in the long term.
Second-hand vapor is not as dangerous as second-hand smoke
Vapor evaporates faster than smoke in the air. Second-hand smoke is just as harmful as directly smoking a cigarette. On the other hand, second-hand vapor does not have any effects that we know of at the moment. Nevertheless, vapers are advised not to vape around young kids or pregnant women.
Note that research is still ongoing to learn the benefits and the risks of vaping. As much as it is less harmful, more affordable, and has various flavors, experts still say that vaping is harmful to your health. It is not safe for pregnant women, kids, or young people.