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Study finds few negative health effects from long-term cannabis usage

Sophia F. Gottfried

NorthJersey.com

Tuesday 28 Jun 2016

Study: Long-term marijuana use has minimal health effects

Long-term marijuana usage is not linked to many major health issues, a new study has found.

Researchers from the University of Arizona tracked a group of more than 1,000 New Zealanders from birth to age 38, focusing on regular marijuana usage between ages 18 and 38. Checking in regularly through lab tests and self-reports, the researchers found that the only negative health impact was on teeth, with the 38-year-olds who used marijuana suffering from worse periodontal health than their peers.

In comparison, long-term tobacco usage has been proven to be linked to a whole host of health problems. Researchers were also surprised to find that long-term cannabis use was also linked with a lower BMI and smaller waist size.

Researchers did note that though the study's results reveal fewer health effects of heavy, long-term cannabis use than previously thought, there may still be risks. Health effects past age 38, for example, have yet to be seen.

The study was published in JAMA Psychiatry.

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