Those who smoke marijuana should not consider themselves safe!

There are many misconceptions about marijuana in society. Some people consider it harmless, while some consider it harmful. Now a new study has issued another warning regarding marijuana consumption. 

There are many misconceptions about marijuana in society. Some people consider it harmless, while some consider it harmful. Now a new study has issued another warning regarding marijuana consumption. According to the study, the risk of head and neck cancer increases in those who regularly consume marijuana.

A study conducted in America found that people who regularly consume marijuana are three to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than normal people. This study analyzed 20 years of data, which included more than 1 lakh 16 thousand American adults. Some of these people had problems with marijuana addiction.

Expert's statement

The study's lead author, Dr. Niels Kokot, said that this is the first major study of its kind, in which head and neck cancer has been directly linked to marijuana consumption. He said that it is important to know which behaviors increase the risk of head and neck cancer so that people can avoid them. According to the study, marijuana consumption increases the risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, larynx, salivary glands, and oropharynx (which includes the tongue, tonsils, and the back wall of the throat). However, the study did not state how marijuana was consumed, such as smoking or eating.

Cause of cancer

Experts say that marijuana smoke contains some elements that are also found in tobacco smoke and these can cause cancer. Apart from this, some elements present in marijuana can activate such enzymes, which promote cancer. However, the study also has some limitations. For example, people have themselves reported the consumption of marijuana, so its exact amount could not be known. Apart from this, the people included in the study have been compared on the basis of age and gender, but other factors such as alcohol and tobacco consumption have not been taken into account.

Need for more research

Experts say that more research is needed after this study. But, the results of this study are quite worrying and people need to be cautious about the consumption of marijuana. Laws are changing in many countries regarding marijuana and it is being legalized. But, after this study, people need to be careful about the consumption of marijuana and should be aware of its potential dangers.