Current marijuana use is cross-sectionally associated with accelerated biological aging among U.S. adults: exploring mediating effect of blood cadmium

This study provides robust epidemiological evidence linking marijuana use to accelerated biological aging, with blood cadmium identified as a potential mechanistic link. These findings highlight the public health importance of understanding the long-term physiological correlates of marijuana use.

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The journal of nutrition health & aging
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2026-01-14
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnha.2026.100778
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Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
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Current marijuana use is cross-sectionally associated with accelerated biological aging among U.S. adults: exploring mediating effect of blood cadmium

Kai Wei, Xiaotong Chen
The journal of nutrition health & aging
Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
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Current marijuana use is cross-sectionally associated with accelerated biological aging among U.S. adults: exploring mediating effect of blood cadmium

Kai Wei, Xiaotong Chen
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Abstract

This study provides robust epidemiological evidence linking marijuana use to accelerated biological aging, with blood cadmium identified as a potential mechanistic link. These findings highlight the public health importance of understanding the long-term physiological correlates of marijuana use.

The journal of nutrition health & agingVol. 30(3)
Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University (CN), Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital (CN), Huashan Hospital (CN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 89%
Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
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