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In reply to the discussion: Marijuana use dramatically increases risk of dying from heart attacks and stroke, large study finds [View all]justaprogressive
(4,730 posts)17. Published: February 28, 2024
In the new study, researchers analyzed survey data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 434,104 U.S. adults from 2016 to 2020. They investigated whether the number of days of cannabis use in the past 30 days was associated with self-reported cardiovascular outcomes, including coronary heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, among the general adult population and people who had never smoked tobacco or used e-cigarettes. Researchers also investigated these associations among men under 55 and women under 65 who were at risk for heart disease.
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/02/28/marijuana-use-linked-to-higher-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke
Color me not impressed. & timing is suspect (CNN & Yahoo) almost 18mo old.
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Marijuana use dramatically increases risk of dying from heart attacks and stroke, large study finds [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Jun 18
OP
I'm sure you were the first to suggest that a longitudinal study of heart health
Prairie Gates
Jun 18
#3
It's not the MJ, it's the Funyuns and Cheetos that does everyone in. (NSFW)
TheBlackAdder
Jun 21
#88
Consider vaping dry herb. No combustion, no extraction chems, no vape liquid carrier chems. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 18
#14
Lifestyle correlation? Article does not discuss methodology. Munchies?
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 18
#13
Like I say, I always have to take crap for my position. Heroin is an excellent treatment for pain, but I abhor it too.
NNadir
Jun 21
#84
Me & my atypical reactions, LOL Had some minor heart issues. Also little sleep from spinal arthritis pain.
Attilatheblond
Jun 18
#38
Decarboxylation. For best results, decarb before cooking, to ensure decarb, though some cooking methods don't need it
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 20
#79