Vaping: How popular are e cigarettes? Youth vaping is rising and it's harming more than just lungs. 77% of young adults who vape never smoked cigarettes It impacts brain development, learning, and mental health Is Vaping Worse Than Smoking? St. Vincent's Medical Center 2.3% of US population reports current e cigarette use You've probably noticed it. Step outside lately and cigarettes are back in rotation. Vapes had their moment. Now they're starting to feel a little overdone. Cigarettes never changed and that might be Vaping Is Better Than Smoking, But It's Still Very Bad Mother Jones