LONDON: A recent study by University College London’s Institute of Epidemiology and Healthcare has revealed that smoking cigarettes is significantly more harmful than vape smoking.

The research showed that vape smoke contains less nicotine as compared to regular cigarette smoke.  Blood tests of children exposed to vape smoke indicated they inhaled less than one-seventh the amount of nicotine as compared to those who smoke cigarettes regularly.

Researchers also said that second-hand exposure to injurious substances from e-cigarettes is likely even lower. It said while vaping contains similar levels of nicotine, it has lower levels of the toxins and carcinogens found in tobacco.

A senior researcher at the institute, Professor Sher Shahab, stated, “The study suggests that concerns about second-hand vaping are somewhat overblown, but the results for children confirm the dangers of smoking, which should be avoided at all costs.”