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Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk of Head and Neck Cancer

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-18T17:30:17.464452+05:30

- A recent cohort study published in JAMA found that individuals with cannabis use disorder have a higher risk of developing head and neck cancer (HNC) compared to those without the disorder. - The study analyzed data from 116,076 individuals with cannabis use disorder and 3,985,286 individuals without the disorder, revealing a significant increase in the incidence of various HNCs, including oral, oropharyngeal, and laryngeal cancers. - Given the rising rates of cannabis use and trends toward legalization, these findings have significant public health implications, emphasizing the importance of understanding the potential risks associated with cannabis consumption. Source: [JAMA Network](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/2822269)

A recent cohort study published in JAMA found that individuals with cannabis use disorder have a higher risk of developing head and neck cancer (HNC) compared to those without the disorder.
The study analyzed data from 116,076 individuals with cannabis use disorder and 3,985,286 individuals without the disorder, revealing a significant increase in the incidence of various HNCs, including oral, oropharyngeal, and laryngeal cancers.
Given the rising rates of cannabis use and trends toward legalization, these findings have significant public health implications, emphasizing the importance of understanding the potential risks associated with cannabis consumption.

Source: JAMA Network

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This is probably due to smoking marijuana. I'd wager edibles are much safer. The study doesn't clarify whether the subjects were smoking or consuming marijuana.