Trends in Cannabis Use, Blood Pressure, and Hypertension in Middle-Aged Adults: Findings From NHANES, 2009-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Observational studies investigating associations between cannabis use and blood pressure (BP)/hypertension are inconsistent.

Methods

Cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were analyzed for five 2-year cycles between 2009 and 2018 representing 9,783 middle-aged adults (35-59 years). Hypertension was defined as systolic BP (SBP) ≥130, diastolic BP (DBP) ≥80, or a BP medication. Sample-weighted multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess associations between cannabis use and BP and hypertension.

Results

One quarter of respondents (n = 2,228) reported a history of monthly cannabis use for more than 1 year, which was consistent over the study period (P for trend = 0.75). Approximately 48% (n = 4,

SUBMITTER: Corroon J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10647009 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature