October 16, 2023
Dr. Tiffany Sanchez, AGOLD Cohort 10, was recently published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
McGraw KE, Nigra AE, Klett J, Sobel M, Oelsner EC, Navas-Acien A, Hu X, Sanchez TR.Blood and Urinary Metal Levels among Exclusive Marijuana Users in NHANES (2005-2018). Environ Health Perspect. 2023 Aug;131(8):87019. doi: 10.1289/EHP12074. Epub 2023 Aug 30. PMID: 37646523; PMCID: PMC10467359.
This publication has been covered by the following news outlets since publication:
1. NBC NEWS: Marijuana users found to have lead and another heavy metal in their blood and urine
2. CNN: Marijuana users have more heavy metals in their bodies - CNN
3. CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/live/video/20230831234116-marijuana-users-have-more-heavy-metals-in-blood/
4. USA Today: Cannabis users have much more lead and cadmium in their blood and urine, study finds
5. U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT: Higher Levels of Toxic Metals Found in Blood, Urine of Regular Marijuana Users
6. NY Post: Marijuana users have higher levels of heavy metals in blood: study
7. THE GUARDIAN: Young people, pregnant women and drivers should avoid cannabis – study - The Guardian
8. The Independent: Marijuana users have higher levels of toxic metals in blood and urine, study finds
9. DAILY MAIL: Stoners have toxic metals in their blood: Marijuana smokers have dangerous levels of lead ...
10. IRISH EXAMINER: Teens and young adults should avoid cannabis — major new review recommends
11. Forbes: Marijuana Smokers Have Higher Levels Of Toxic Metals In Tests, Study Suggests
12. THE HILL: Marijuana users have elevated levels of heavy metals in their blood, urine: study | The Hill
13. Futurism: Scientists Find That Weed Is Leaving Heavy Metals in Your Body
14. Interesting Engineering: Blazing could increase the levels of heavy metals in blood
15. PainRelief.com: Cannabis Use May Expose Users to Lead and Cadmium/
16. Analytical Cannabis: Cannabis Consumers Have More Heavy Metals in Their Blood, Study Finds