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The importance of generating more data on cannabis use in pregnancy

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An increase in cannabis use is inevitable, and the spread of its legalization will probably result in increasing use during pregnancy. A study from Canada uses real-world data to quantify the cognitive effects on offspring of in utero cannabis exposure.

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Fig. 1: Use of real-world data to quantify the risk of ASD, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities associated with cannabis use during pregnancy.

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