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Drug Abuse
Link between marijuana use and cancer risk needs further elucidation
October 27th, 2005
The link between marijuana use and cancer risk needs further elucidation. According to a study from the United States, "Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States and is considered by young adults to be the illicit drug with the least risk. On the other hand, marijuana smoke contains several of the same carcinogens and co-carcinogens as the tar from tobacco, raising concerns that smoking of marijuana may be a risk factor for tobacco-related cancers." "We reviewed 2 cohort studies and 14 case-control studies with assessment of the association of marijuana use and cancer risk. In the cohort studies, increased risks of lung or...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-10-27)
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