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Gender differences of cannabis smoking on serum leptin levels: population-based study.
- Source :
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Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry / Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria . Apr-Jun2018, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p216-219. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objective: To evaluate the serum leptin levels in cannabis smokers. Methods: This was a cross-sectional population-based study of participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years. The data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire covering sociodemographic data and the use of psychoactive substances. Leptin levels were measured using a commercial ELISA kit. Results: Of the 911 participants, 6.7% were identified as cannabis smokers and had significantly lower leptin levels (p = 0.008). When stratified by gender, there was a significant decrease in leptin levels among male smokers (p = 0.039). Conclusion: Cannabis smoking was linked to leptin levels in men, suggesting that the response to biological signals may be different between men and women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15164446
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry / Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 129968755
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1590/1516-4446-2017-2231