Frequent smoking of marijuana may significantly increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to a new study published Wednesday by the American Heart Association.
The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, used data from nearly 435,000 adults, making it one of the largest studies on record examining the relationship between cannabis and the risk of cardiovascular problems.
Researchers found that daily use of cannabis was associated with a 25% increase in the likelihood of a heart attack and a 42% increase in the likelihood of a stroke.
Weekly use of cannabis was shown to increase heart attack and stroke risk by 3% and 5%, respectively.
“Cannabis use could be an important, underappreciated source of heart disease,” said Abra Jeffers, a
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