What We Now Know About Secondhand Marijuana Smoke
We’re excited to share the release of an updated Marijuana Secondhand Smoke Fact Sheet, featuring the latest peer-reviewed studies on the health risks of exposure to marijuana smoke. As the marijuana/cannabis industry pushes for normalizing use in many communities and states, it is critical to understand and share the growing science around exposure to secondhand marijuana smoke, especially when it comes to protecting nonsmokers and the workforce from exposure.
This fact sheet includes:
- New evidence on how marijuana smoke affects heart and lung health
- Updated data on secondhand exposure risks in homes and multi-unit housing
- Key findings from recent studies on youth and child exposure
- Recommendations from the 2024 Surgeon General’s Report
Check out the updated fact sheet here.
Dive Deeper: Join Our Monthly Office Hours
Want to learn more directly from the researchers and other public health partners shaping this work?
Join us for our upcoming Marijuana & Smokefree Air Office Hours with special guest epidemiologist Dr. Osika Tripathi, a research scientist whose recent study focuses on the effects of secondhand marijuana smoke exposure in children. Date: Tuesday, April 29thTime: 10:30 am Pacific Time
Dr. Tripathi will walk through her findings and answer your questions about how this research can inform public health messaging, policy, and community education.
Join ProAccess for Marijuana Secondhand Smoke Information and More
ANR’s Professional Access provides public health students, professionals, and community-based partners access to a number of ANR and ANR Foundation resources, recordings, and tools. PLUS ProAccess gives you access to recordings from our monthly Marijuana Office Hours.
We also have a stand-alone self-paced learning series called Marijuana and Smokefree Air 101 where you will learn more about marijuana secondhand smoke facts, smokefree threats, roles for tobacco prevention and control health professionals, and learn messaging plus lessons learned. Each session includes expert speakers and access to bonus materials. Pricing and more information here.
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For more resources or to stay informed about marijuana smoke science, visit our marijuana smoke page.
