Is Vaping Really Safer Than Smoking?

Vaping has quickly grown in popularity, often promoted as a safer alternative to cigarettes. But is it truly less harmful? In this episode of The Orange Club Podcast, Dr. Vijay Agarwal spoke with Dhruv Gupta, Co-founder of Orange Health Labs, to clear the air around vaping and cancer risk.

Watch the clip here: Is Vaping Safer Than Smoking?

Why Nicotine Addiction Is the Real Problem

According to Dr. Vijay Agarwal, the biggest issue with both smoking and vaping is nicotine dependence. Once the body is hooked, the craving keeps the cycle going, whether it’s through cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or both. As long as the addiction remains, the risk of consuming carcinogens never truly goes away.

Why Vaping Is Not a Safe Substitute

Many believe vaping is a step down from smoking, but Dr. Vijay Agarwal stresses that it is not a safe alternative. In fact, she points out that most people who vape also continue to smoke. This dual use only reinforces the addiction instead of helping to break it.

The Only Safer Choice

The real solution is not swapping one form of nicotine for another but addressing the addiction itself. The safest path, Dr. Vijay Agarwal notes, is to quit smoking altogether, removing exposure to tar, carcinogens, and the cycle of dependence.

Dr. Vijay Agarwal discusses this further in The Orange Club Podcast: What's Really Causing Cancer in Modern Times?