Heavy Cannabis Use Is Associated With Low Bone Mineral Density and an Increased Risk of Fractures

04 Jul 2016Antonia Sophocleous, PhD, Roy Robertson, MD, Nuno B. Ferreira, PhD, James McKenzie, RGN, William D. Fraser, MD, Stuart H. Ralston, MD

Heavy cannabis use is associated with low bone mineral density, low BMI, high bone turnover, and an increased risk of fracture.

Cohort Study

2 effects

2 years

314 subjects

Determinants	Outcome	Details
Minor Protective Factor Marijuana Herb	Minor decreased risk of Obesity Musculoskeletal system	Moderate evidence -1.0%
Minor Risk Factor Marijuana Herb	Minor increase risk of Osteoporosis Musculoskeletal system	Moderate evidence 1.0%