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N=47 for current users and 97% of the study population was White. I'm baffled as to how this kind of stuff can inform population health.
by dweekly 7y ago
N=47 for current users and 97% of the study population was White. I'm baffled as to how this kind of stuff can inform population health.
- dvt 7y agoThey literally explain their rationale in the next sentence: "Current regular users were more likely to be younger, male, and current tobacco smokers and have greater levels of social deprivation compared with rare/never users and previous regular users. They were also less likely to be taking antihypertension medication." Also, 82% of the UK's population is white, so 97% (especially given that these are older people) isn't really that surprising. I'm baffled how pro-drug proponents consistently ignore correlative evidence that points to regular cannabis use being problematic.
- bl4ckcontact 7y agoMy thoughts precisely. I am a self-identifying proponent for marijuana legalization, which is why my initial reaction was to balk at the study. However, upon rereading the study, they make it abundantly clear that their study is not providing any definitive conclusions by any means. “Discussions on the potential public health impact are hampered by gaps in evidence and variable quality of available data. Little or no mention of cannabis exists in CVD risk assessments or lifestyle advice guideline.” Furthermore, they explain that much more research is required to come to any sort of conclusion on its effects on the general population.