No. The smoke from the burning of the conventional cigarette contains more than 4000 cancer-causing substances. Their absorption exposes smokers to diseases such as cancers and respiratory conditions. This is causing almost 75 000 deaths annually. The vapour from the electronic cigarette does not deliver any toxic element. For the National Academy of Medicine, " it is established that the vaporette is less dangerous than cigarette smoking ". As for the health authorities, they estimate that " the ecig is at least 95 % less harmful than tobacco ".