A recent study shows that e-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among young people in Germany, with even elementary school kids picking up vapes. Health experts are alarmed.
The smell is not the issue here, you still get second-hand smoke from nicotin into your lungs, even if it’s a smaller concentration.
Edit: well, this is one topic that unexpectedly seems to be controversial lol, here you go, from WHO:
There are many different types of e-cigarettes, which are the most common type of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) and electronic non-nicotine delivery system (ENNDS). […]
ENDS contain varying amounts of nicotine and harmful emissions.
E-cigarette emissions typically contain nicotine and other toxic substances that are harmful to both users and non-users who are exposed to the aerosols second-hand. Some products claiming to be nicotine-free (ENNDS) have been found to contain nicotine.
The smell is not the issue here, you still get second-hand smoke from nicotin into your lungs, even if it’s a smaller concentration.
Edit: well, this is one topic that unexpectedly seems to be controversial lol, here you go, from WHO: