Cannabis Use Significantly Increases Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Large Study Finds

A comprehensive analysis of over 430,000 adults in the U.S. reveals that cannabis consumption, regardless of frequency, is linked to heightened cardiovascular risks.

The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, analyzed data from 430,000 U.S. adults from 2016 to 2020.
Daily cannabis users face a 25% higher risk of heart attack and a 42% higher risk of stroke compared to non-users.
The association between cannabis use and adverse cardiovascular outcomes persists even after controlling for tobacco use and other risk factors.
Researchers call for more studies to understand the mechanisms behind the link and to explore the impact of different consumption methods.
The findings underscore the need for healthcare providers to screen for cannabis use during routine health screenings.

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