US EditionCannabis Use Is Tied to a Substantially Higher Risk of Death From Cardiovascular Disease
UNITED STATES, JUN 17 – A meta-analysis of 24 studies involving 200 million people found cannabis use doubles cardiovascular death risk and raises stroke and heart attack risks by up to 29%, researchers say.
- Cannabis use is linked to a doubling in the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a pooled analysis published in the journal Heart.
- The analysis shows a 29% increase in risk for acute coronary syndrome and a 20% increase in risk for stroke associated with cannabis use.
- Authors recommend treating cannabis like tobacco, promoting discouragement while protecting bystanders from secondhand vapor inhalation.
- More research is needed to determine if cardiovascular risks apply only to inhaled cannabis or to other forms as well.
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