US EditionCannabis Use Disorder Triples Five-Year Risk of Oral Cancer
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Tobacco smoking has long been considered carcinogenic. Now it is well known that those who use cannabis also have a significantly higher risk of developing oral cancer.
The long-term consequences of cannabis use are not well known. Studies often focus on cannabis and the risk to mental health, more rarely on physical health.
Tobacco smokers with a cannabis addiction are 624% more likely to contract oral cancer within five years - Newsy People
Tobacco smokers with a cannabis addiction are 624% more likely to develop oral cancer within five years, a new study reveals. Previous studies have shown that cigarette smokers are five to 10 times more likely to develop oral cancer compared to non-smokers. Now, research from UC San Diego suggests that marijuana use may pose a similar or even higher risk. The study found that individuals with cannabis use disorder are 3.25 times more likely to b…
San Diego – Smoking cannabis is believed to promote the development of oral cancer just as much as smoking tobacco. This was the finding of a cohort study in Preventive Medicine Reports (2025; DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2025.103185). Cannabis is considered healthier than tobacco by many users, especially since doctors in many countries...
Heavy Marijuana Use Raises Oral Cancer Risk 300%+ – Family Council
A new study shows heavy marijuana use is strongly linked to a 325% increased risk in oral cancer. Heavy marijuana use is associated with memory problems, birth defects, and cancer. Powerful marijuana products and cannabis use disorder are causing such serious health problems that some people have needed treatment in a hospital or emergency room. Researchers writing in Preventive Medicine Reports now say those people may be at greater risk of dev…
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