Publisher: Contemporary Pediatrics

Pediatric marijuana ingestions rise more than 1,000%

Published by Contemporary Pediatrics
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Unintentional marijuana ingestions in children under 5 rose over 1,000% in 7 years, with edibles and pandemic-related factors fueling the trend.

Pediatric marijuana ingestions rise more than 1,000%

Published by Contemporary Pediatrics
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Unintentional marijuana ingestions among children younger than 5 years have risen more than 1,000% in the past seven years, according to research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2025 National Conference & Exhibition in Denver, Colorado.