There is very little evidence of e-cigarettes being effective in smoking cessation efforts but there was substantial evidence that showed e-cigarette use could lead youths and young adults to try traditional tobacco products. E-cigarette use could reduce a smoker’s exposure to many of the harmful chemicals and carcinogens found in traditional cigarettes.
In summary, while e-cigarettes and vaping can be a safer alternative than traditional cigarettes, the panel of experts found both positive and negative effects of e-cigarette use and were not ready to conclude they were entirely safe. You can read more highlights from the report by clicking here.
 by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine offer mixed results for e-cigarettes.){kind=link}