Blood and Urinary Metal Levels among Exclusive Marijuana Users in NHANES (2005-2018).

Katlyn E McGrawAnne E NigraJoshua KlettMarisa SobelElizabeth C OelsnerAna Navas-AcienXin HuTiffany R Sanchez

Published in: Environmental health perspectives (2023)

Our results suggest marijuana is a source of cadmium and lead exposure. Research regarding cannabis use and cannabis contaminants, particularly metals, should be conducted to address public health concerns related to the growing number of cannabis users. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP12074.

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public health
drinking water
health risk
heavy metals
human health
global health
risk assessment
drug induced