Total and differential white blood cell count in cannabis users: results from the cross-sectional National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Elevated white blood cell (WBC) count in tobacco cigarette smokers compared to non-smokers has been well documented, but little is known on circulating WBC counts and cannabis use.

Methods

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2005-2016) is designed to be nationally representative of United States non-institutionalized population. The current study includes adult participants 20-59 years of age (n= 16,430) who underwent a detailed examination in the mobile examination center (MEC). Cannabis use was measured using Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interview. Cannabis use was classified into never, former, occasional (1-7 days of the past 30 days), and heavy (>7 days of the past 30 days). WBC count was measured using the Coulter Counter method.

Results

SUBMITTER: Alshaarawy O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7678768 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature