PRIMARY STUDY

Association Between Cannabis Use And The Risk Of Bladder Cancer: Results From The California Men's Health

Key Findings:  Using tobacco only was associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer, whereas cannabis use only was associated with a 45% reduction in bladder cancer incidence

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  United States

Year of Pub:  2015


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable




Citation:  Thomas AA, et al. Association between cannabis use and the risk of bladder cancer: results from the California Men's Health Study. Urology. 2015; 85:388-92. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2014.08.060

Authors:  Thomas AA, Wallner LP, Quinn VP, Slezak J, Van Den Eeden SK, Chien GW, Jacobsen SJ