[thejournal.ie] , McDermott, Stephen FactFind: Are vapes 'nearly worse' than cigarettes? (22 Sep 2026)
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Since e-cigarettes became more widespread, debates have raged about whether vapes are better for you than lighting up a more traditional cigarette. Micheál Martin isn’t a fan of smoking either way, and earlier this month, he suggested that inhaling nicotine electronically is almost as bad as doing it the more old-fashioned way. But is that true? Is there any evidence to support the claim that the use of e-cigarettes is nearly as harmful as smoking traditional cigarettes?
A Substance use and dependence > Effects or consequences
B Substances > Tobacco (cigarette smoking)
B Substances > Tobacco (cigarette smoking) > Nicotine product (e-cigarette / vaping / heated)
G Health and disease > State of health / wellbeing > Physical health
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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