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‘Natural’ habit tied to higher heart disease, stroke risk: study
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- A new study reveals that even occasional cannabis use is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly stroke, amid rising cannabis consumption in the U.S.
- Data from nearly half a million Americans showed that those using cannabis 1-5 days per month had a 23% higher chance of cardiovascular disease and a 40% higher risk of stroke compared to non-users.
- The study found no clear dose-response relationship, as both low and heavy cannabis users exhibited elevated cardiovascular risks, and frequency of use was not linked to heart attack risk.
- These associations persisted after adjusting for other risk factors like tobacco, alcohol, obesity, and diabetes, challenging the perception of cannabis as harmless to heart health.
- While the study highlights important correlations, it does not establish causation and relies on self-reported data without details on cannabis potency.
