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Cannabis Use Linked to Cardiovascular Disease, Strokes
Gizmodo • • health
Key Points:
- Tulane University researchers analyzed data from nearly half a million adults and found that regular cannabis users were about 20% more likely to report cardiovascular disease, particularly stroke, compared to non-users.
- The increased risk of stroke was notably higher among less frequent cannabis users (40%) than heavy users (25%), while no clear link was found between cannabis use and heart attacks.
- The study, presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, highlights a complex relationship between cannabis use and cardiovascular health without establishing causation.
- Previous research and recent studies also suggest cannabis use may negatively impact heart and blood vessel health, with no clear difference between smoking and edible consumption methods.
- Researchers emphasize the importance of including cannabis use in discussions about cardiovascular health alongside tobacco and alcohol, especially as cannabis use becomes more widespread.
