Association of Cannabis Use With Cardiovascular Outcomes Among US Adults

Association of Cannabis Use With Cardiovascular Outcomes Among US Adults

2024 | Abra M. Jeffers, PhD; Stanton Glantz, PhD; Amy L. Byers, PhD, MPH; Salomeh Keyhani, MD, MPH
A study examining the association between cannabis use and cardiovascular outcomes among US adults found that daily cannabis use was linked to increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, and a composite cardiovascular outcome. The study, based on data from 2016 to 2020, analyzed responses from 434,104 adults aged 18 to 74 years. Cannabis use was measured as the number of days used in the past 30 days, with daily use defined as 30 days per month. Adjusted odds ratios (aOR) showed higher risks for myocardial infarction (aOR 1.25), stroke (aOR 1.42), and the composite outcome (aOR 1.28) among daily users. These associations were consistent across different subgroups, including never-tobacco smokers and younger adults at risk for premature cardiovascular disease. The study also found that cannabis use was associated with higher risks of stroke and the composite outcome among individuals who had never used tobacco or e-cigarettes. The findings suggest that cannabis use is linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes, with heavier use associated with higher risks. The study highlights the need for further research and public health interventions to address the potential risks of cannabis use on cardiovascular health.A study examining the association between cannabis use and cardiovascular outcomes among US adults found that daily cannabis use was linked to increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, and a composite cardiovascular outcome. The study, based on data from 2016 to 2020, analyzed responses from 434,104 adults aged 18 to 74 years. Cannabis use was measured as the number of days used in the past 30 days, with daily use defined as 30 days per month. Adjusted odds ratios (aOR) showed higher risks for myocardial infarction (aOR 1.25), stroke (aOR 1.42), and the composite outcome (aOR 1.28) among daily users. These associations were consistent across different subgroups, including never-tobacco smokers and younger adults at risk for premature cardiovascular disease. The study also found that cannabis use was associated with higher risks of stroke and the composite outcome among individuals who had never used tobacco or e-cigarettes. The findings suggest that cannabis use is linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes, with heavier use associated with higher risks. The study highlights the need for further research and public health interventions to address the potential risks of cannabis use on cardiovascular health.
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