Figure 3
From: A fresh look at tobacco harm reduction: the case for the electronic cigarette
Medical Infograph. This Infograph compares the potential health risks of cigarette smoke with the health risks of vapor. Since e-cigarette liquid contains only propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, flavorings, and nicotine, the resulting vapor is unlikely to present any more disease risk than medicinal nicotine products -- the risk of nicotine addiction. The many more toxic and carcinogenic ingredients in tobacco smoke are linked to numerous health problems.