Marijuana use among US adults with cancer: findings from the 2018–2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Lee, Minjee; Salloum, Ramzi G.; Jenkins, Wiley D.; Hales, Dale B.; Sharma, Aarushi

doi:10.1007/s11764-021-01138-z

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“…Among all current cannabis users, the primary method of consumption was through inhalation, which is potentially the fastest method of delivery. This is in line with multiple other studies 14–16,45 . We observed a greater proportion of individuals without a history of cancer reporting inhalation methods compared to cancer survivors.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…14–17 Differences could simply be a reflection of the states included in the sample or could indicate changes in the prevalence of cannabis use, thus underscoring the need for continued surveillance with consistent reporting. To our surprise, findings also suggest similarities for both groups (cancer survivors and individuals without a history of cancer) regarding individual characteristics associated with cannabis use and strengthens previous literature regarding the importance of age, biological sex, and race/ethnicity in regards to adult cannabis use 11,14,15,17 . However, we observed differences in characteristics associated with medical cannabis use for the two groups.…”

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confidence: 85%

“…The estimates observed in our study are within the range provided by other prevalence estimates; however, there are slight differences observed when comparing studies using the same data source for previous years (higher overall prevalence of cannabis use and lower prevalence of use among cancer survivors observed). [14][15][16][17] Differences could simply be a reflection of the states included in the sample or could indicate changes in the prevalence of cannabis use, thus underscoring the need for continued surveillance with consistent reporting. To our surprise, findings also suggest similarities for both groups (cancer survivors and individuals without a history of cancer) regarding individual characteristics associated with cannabis use and strengthens previous literature regarding the importance of age, biological sex, and race/ethnicity in regards to adult cannabis use.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Estimates of cannabis use among cancer survivors based on nationally representative population-based samples have varied from 5% to 12% among cancer survivors, and 7% to 16% among individuals without a history of cancer. [11][12][13][14][15][16] Although useful, these studies obtained a wide range of estimates for both groups, which may be related to differences in the time periods, data sources, and the methods used. Recent literature has demonstrated strengthened evidence among the general population regarding the relationship between cannabis use and sociodemographic characteristics, adverse health behaviors, and state-level cannabis policy.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Quantifying the current patterns of cannabis use is imperative as the sociocultural context of cannabis rapidly evolves, as well as the availability and variety of cannabis products increase. Estimates of cannabis use among cancer survivors based on nationally representative population‐based samples have varied from 5% to 12% among cancer survivors, and 7% to 16% among individuals without a history of cancer 11–16 . Although useful, these studies obtained a wide range of estimates for both groups, which may be related to differences in the time periods, data sources, and the methods used.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Cannabis use among cancer survivors in 22 states: Results from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2020

Sedani

Campbell

Beebe

2023

Cancer

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Background This study identified factors associated with recent cannabis use and cannabis use for medical purposes among cancer survivors relative to individuals without a history of cancer. Methods Data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System were analyzed for the 22 states completing the optional cannabis module in 2020. Weighted multiple logistic regression was performed to explore variables associated with past 30‐day cannabis use and cannabis use for medical purposes, stratified by history of cancer. Covariates included state‐level cannabis policy, sociodemographic characteristics, health status indicators, and substance use. Results Cannabis use was lower among cancer survivors compared to individuals with no history of cancer (7.57% vs. 10.83%). However, a higher proportion of cancer survivors reported use for medical purposes (82.23% vs. 62.58%). After adjusting for state‐level policy, biological sex, age, educational attainment, self‐reported race/ethnicity, home ownership, mental health status and physical health status, current smoking (odds ratio [OR], 5.14 vs. 3.74) and binge drinking (OR, 2.71 vs. 2.69) were associated with cannabis use in both groups. Characteristics associated with medical cannabis use varied for the two groups; however, daily use (20–30 days; OR, 1.72 vs. 2.43) was associated with cannabis use for medical purposes in both groups after adjusting for other variables in the model. Conclusions A high proportion of individuals report cannabis use for medical purposes with higher rates among cancer survivors. Findings support the urgent need for ongoing cannabis research to better understand and inform its use for medical purposes, as well as the development of high‐quality standardized education materials and clinical practice guidelines.

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