Regulation of cannabis use in Uruguay

A new dilemma for odontology

Authors

  • Matias Mederos Gómez Universidad de la República, Facultad de Odontología, Cátedra de Materiales Dentales

Abstract

The health sciences maintain a constant link with the conjuncture of society, many times there are exclusive factors of a country or region that determine the need to focus the analyzes on those areas, in order to understand more precisely what the situation is and how it is convenient to face the problems. During the XXI century, Uruguay has been a clear example of this, and this work aims to make a brief observation about some policies carried out in our country and their relationship with one of the most prevalent oral diseases at the national level.

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Published

2021-12-08

How to Cite

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Mederos Gómez M. Regulation of cannabis use in Uruguay: A new dilemma for odontology. Rev. Méd. Urug. [Internet]. 2021 Dec. 8 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];37(4):e37417. Available from: https://revista.rmu.org.uy/index.php/rmu/article/view/835

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Letters to the Editor