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    • Previous data indicated significant marijuana use among Colorado adults.
    • Employers and safety professionals are concerned about potential increases in occupational injuries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine current marijuana use among working adults in Colorado.
    • To identify specific industries and occupations with high prevalence of marijuana use.
    • To inform public health messaging and safety interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of data from the Colorado Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for 2014-2015.
    • Inclusion of 10,169 workers who responded to questions about current marijuana use.
    • Calculation of prevalence rates by industry and occupation.

    Main Results:

    • 14.6% of Colorado workers reported current marijuana use during 2014-2015.
    • Highest prevalence observed in Accommodation and Food Services (30.1%) and Food Preparation and Serving (32.2%) occupations.
    • Data highlights specific sectors with higher marijuana use among employees.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding marijuana use patterns in the workforce is crucial for developing effective safety strategies.
    • Targeted interventions can be directed towards industries and occupations with higher reported use.
    • Public health and safety efforts can be optimized based on this occupational data.