There is no reputable health professional who would ever say we would rather you smoked than vaped. He has had patients use vaping as a way to quit cigarettes
Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health: Atlanta, GA 2004
These devices heat disposable sticks without burning them and are distinct from vapes or e-cigarettes, which usually contain nicotine but not tobacco
In addition, many local communities have adopted their own licensing and permit requirements for e-cigarette retailers and vape shops
While e-cigarette use rose a bit, from 4.9% in 2021 to 6% in 2022, visually, it may lack the star power of cigarettes