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Prevalence of Cannabis Use Among US Workers in 15 States, 2016–2020

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    Objectives. To examine the prevalence of cannabis use among US workers using data from the US Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) during 2016 to 2020. Methods. We analyzed past 30-day cannabis use among US workers. We calculated weighted prevalence and adjusted prevalence ratios (APRs) of cannabis use for working adults by industry groups, occupation groups, and sociodemographic characteristics (e.g., sex, education, age, race/ethnicity). Results. During the 5-year survey period, the weighted prevalence of past 30-day cannabis use among adult US workers from the 15 states included in the BRFSS was 10.7%. The industry group with the highest weighted prevalence of use was accommodation and food services (20.7%), and the highest-ranking occupation group was food preparation and service (21.9%). The industry group with the highest APR was accommodation and food services (APR = 1.31; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.10, 1.55), and the occupation group with the highest APR was arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media (APR = 1.91; 95% CI = 1.52, 2.41). Conclusions. Cannabis use among US workers varied widely by sex, age, race, education, industry groups, and occupation groups. A more accurate understanding of this variation can help guide research, focus policy discussions, and prioritize health messaging. [Description provided by NIOSH]
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  • ISSN:
    0090-0036
  • Document Type:
    Text
  • Genre:
    Journal Article
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  • CIO:
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
  • Division:
    WSD - Western States Division
  • Topic:
    Workplace Safety & Health
  • Location:
    North America
  • Volume:
    114
  • NIOSHTIC Number:
    nn:20070264
  • Citation:
    Am J Public Health 2024 Nov; 114(S8):S645-S653
  • Contact Point Address:
    Richard Evoy, CDC, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, Western States Division, W 6th Avenue/ Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO 80025
  • Email:
    revoy@cdc.gov
  • CAS Registry Number:
    Cannabis (CAS RN 8063-14-7)
  • Federal Fiscal Year:
    2025
  • Peer Reviewed:
    True
  • Source Full Name:
    American Journal of Public Health
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    urn:sha-512:ea8f3b2b7c7858c3f2939995cd7ed0e0ac802e8e5836a406031ae8b80cde3d59cf8c47d9318cc455968d3496434ab62b0c1be689020f6de425b1e02333c96baf
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