Oral Cancer Risk Triples Among Individuals with Cannabis Use Disorder

Oral cancer risk triples among individuals with cannabis use disorder

A recent study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has found that individuals with cannabis use disorder (CUD) are more than three times more likely to develop oral cancer within five years compared to those without CUD.

Cannabis use disorder triples risk of oral cancer

A recent study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has found that individuals with cannabis use disorder (CUD) are more than three times more likely to develop oral cancer within five years compared to those without CUD. The study highlights the potential long-term health risks associated with problematic cannabis use.

Oral cancer risk tripled in people with problematic cannabis use

People with cannabis use disorder had more than triple the odds of developing oral cancer, a large five-year study found, raising red flags about the carcinogenic risks of heavy cannabis use, especially in its smoked form.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Cannabis, Drugs, Cancer, UC San Diego

Problematic Cannabis Use Linked To Increased Risk of Oral Cancer

Individuals with cannabis use disorder (CUD) are more than three times more likely to develop oral cancer within five years.

UC San Diego Researchers: Cannabis Use Disorder Triples Risk of Oral Cancer

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A recent study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has found that individuals with cannabis use disorder (CUD) are more than three times more likely to develop oral cancer within five years compared to those without CUD. The study highlights the potential long-term health risks associated with problematic cannabis use. In 2022, 17.7 million people reported daily or near-daily cannabis u…

University of California Study Finds Cannabis Use Disorder Triples Oral Cancer Risk Over Five Years

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