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Newest firstIntroduction There is growing recognition that social determinants of health (SDOH) shape health behaviors in powerful ways. Given that risky substance use remains a persistent public health problem, the relationship between SDOH and substance use merits investigation. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between various social determinants of health (SDOH) with binge drinking, daily tobacco…
Open article record in new tab ↗Non-medical use of cannabis (NmC) and/or opioids (NmO) can lead to adverse health effects (AHEs), yet the proportion of these harms attributable to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) remains unclear. This study estimated the contribution of ACEs to AHEs from NmC and/or NmO among adults aged ≥18 years using 2019-2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data from Arizona and Massachusetts. We conducted a re…
Background Cannabis may cause chronic pulmonary disease. Prior studies have been limited by low cannabis exposure, lack of data on tobacco cigarettes, and/or limited numbers of those without tobacco cigarette use. Objective To examine whether inhaled cannabis associated with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, independent of tobacco cigarettes. Design Cross-sectional analysis of population-based, nat…
Introduction Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been linked to chronic health conditions, at-risk behaviors, and reduced quality and length of life. Public health interventions targeting childhood trauma require an investigation of overall prevalence of ACEs and associations with outcomes and behaviors. Methods We created an ACE score using aggregated North Dakota (ND) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Sy…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective To examine the association between adverse childhood events (ACEs) and cannabis use among adult cancer survivors in the United States. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of cancer survivors ≥ 18 years old using 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. ACEs were categorized as 0, 1, 2-3, and ≥ 4. Weighted multivariable logistic regression estimated the odds of cannabis use by ACE ca…
Background As marijuana use increases globally, understanding its cardiovascular impact is crucial. This study investigates the relationship between marijuana use patterns and coronary heart disease (CHD) risk. Methods Using 2023 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data, we conducted cross-sectional analysis examining marijuana consumption methods (smoking, vaping, eating, dabbing) and CHD risk. Multivariab…
Cannabis use among young adults in the U.S. has nearly doubled in recent years, driven by diverse methods of consumption and evolving cannabis legalization. Multi-modal cannabis use among young adults is an emerging public health issue that remains underexplored. This study examines the prevalence, patterns, and predictors of multi-modal cannabis use, defined as the use of two or more administration methods of can…
Objectives Various factors impact sleep health including mental health and substance use. Mental health issues and substance use continue to rise in the United States. Yet, the association between mental health, substance use and sleep health in adults remains unclear. Methods We used multivariable linear regression models to examine the associations between mental health (poor mental health days in the past 30 da…