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Original Article

Youth and Young Adults’ Knowledge and Perceptions of Risks and Benefits Regarding Cannabis Products: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Over 1,700 Individuals

Lynda G. Balneavesa College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
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David Hammondb School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, CanadaView further author information
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Shelley Turnerc Ekosi Health Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada;d Department of Family Medicine, Rady Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaView further author information
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Nathan Nickele Community Health Sciences, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaView further author information
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Roberta L. Woodgatea College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaView further author information
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Cody Z. Watlinga College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaView further author information
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Received 14 Nov 2023, Accepted 06 May 2024, Published online: 01 Jul 2024

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