A recent study involving 200 million individuals indicates that using marijuana more than doubles the risk of dying from heart disease. This research points out alarming increases in risks of heart attacks and strokes among cannabis users, especially young adults with no prior cardiovascular conditions. Experts urge a reevaluation of the perception of cannabis by healthcare professionals, stressing the need for better education on its health risks and proactive screening for usage. The study emphasizes the importance of reorienting public health responses to align with the emerging evidence around cannabis and cardiovascular health.
Using marijuana doubles the risk of dying from heart disease, according to a new analysis involving 200 million people, raising concerns about cannabis cardiovascular risks.
This highlights the need for clinicians to effectively screen for cannabis use and educate patients about its potential harms, as it's used more widely than tobacco.
The research points to a growing need for a shift in how cannabis is perceived by health professionals and regulatory bodies regarding its health risks.
Emilie Jouanjus emphasizes that the patients studied were young and had no prior cardiovascular issues, challenging the assumptions about the effects of cannabis.
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