Table 3 Statement responses by age
| Â | n (%) Agreed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
<50Â years | >50Â years | p value | |
Cannabis should be decriminalised | 85 (29.7) | 71 (37.3) | 0.082 |
Cannabis should be legalised for medical use | 190 (71.1) | 141 (79.6) | 0.044 |
The decriminalisation of cannabis use would lead to its increased use | 232 (82.2) | 141 (82.4) | 0.960 |
Cannabis use has a significant adverse effect on patients’ mental health | 281 (92.4) | 185 (92.5) | 0.978 |
Cannabis use has a significant adverse effect on patients’ physical health | 210 (81.3) | 128 (81.5) | 0.973 |
Cannabis use among young people increases the risk of schizophrenia | 269 (91.8) | 167 (89.3) | 0.354 |
Cannabis has a role to play in pain management | 221 (88.4) | 138 (82.1) | 0.072 |
Cannabis can have a role in the treatment of multiple sclerosis | 208 (92.4) | 144 (87.8) | 0.123 |
Cannabis can have a role in palliative care | 235 (90.0) | 152 (85.3) | 0.139 |