13 statistics on gastroenterologists & marijuana beliefs, use

Approximately 22 percent of gastroenterologists have used marijuana at some point in their lives, according to the Medscape Gastroenterologist Lifestyle Report 2015. Here are 13 statistics on how gastroenterologists view marijuana.

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Use by age

•    66 or older: 7 percent
•    56 to 65: 38 percent
•    46 to 55: 14 percent
•    36 to 45 20 percent
•    35 or younger: 28 percent

Beliefs on legalization

No, not ever
•    Used marijuana: 3 percent
•    Never used marijuana: 24 percent

No, not at this time
•    Used marijuana: 15 percent
•    Never used marijuana: 30 percent

Yes, only for medicinal purposes
•    Used marijuana: 23 percent
•    Never used marijuana: 29 percent

Yes, total legalization
•    Used marijuana: 59 percent
•    Never used marijuana: 17 percent

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