Study Links Daily Marijuana Use to Higher Risk of Head and Neck Cancers
Research reveals significant correlation between cannabis use disorder and increased cancer incidence.
- Daily cannabis use may raise the risk of head and neck cancers by 3.5% to 5%.
- Frequent users are up to eight times more likely to develop certain cancer types, including laryngeal cancer.
- The study analyzed millions of medical records to establish the link.
- Experts suggest the risk is primarily associated with smoking marijuana.
- Further research is needed to understand the long-term impacts of cannabis use on cancer development.