Health - Cannabis use and risk of lung cancer

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Cannabis use and risk of lung cancer: a
case–control study case–control study

The aim of the present study was to determine the risk of lung cancer associated with cannabis smoking. A case–control study of lung cancer in adults f55 yrs of age was conducted in eight district health boards in New Zealand. Cases were identified from the New Zealand Cancer Registry and hospital databases. Controls were randomly selected from the electoral roll, with frequency matching to cases in 5-yr age groups and district health boards....

In conclusion, the results of the present study indicate that long-term cannabis use increases
the risk of lung cancer in young adults.

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