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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.
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