“Data from 52 Children’s Hospitals showed an increase of 13.3 fold in marijuana related hospitalizations in children under 6. Half required hospitalization, 15% required ICU care and 4% require mechanical ventilation.” Recent Trends in Marijuana-Related Hospital Encounters in Young Children - ScienceDirect

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“The National Poison Data System data for pediatric calls about edible cannabis products in children <6 years noted 7043 exposures between 2017–2021. In 2017, there were 207 reported cases, and in 2021 there were 3054 cases, an increase of 1375.0%...” Pediatric Edible Cannabis Exposures and Acute Toxicity: 2017–2021 | Pediatrics | AAP

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“In California in 2021, the highest number of marijuana exposure calls to Poison Control Centers were for individuals 5 years of age and under.” CA Marijuana Impact Report 2022