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Young Cannabis Users Face 6x Heart Attack Risk

3/18/2025

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Young cannabis users are facing alarming health risks, with a study showing they are six times more likely to suffer heart attacks and four times more likely to experience strokes than their non-using peers. Analyzing data from 4.6 million patients, researchers stress the urgency of raising awareness, especially as heart problems surge among those under 50 in the US and UK.

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Young cannabis users are facing alarming health risks, with a study showing they are six times more likely to suffer heart attacks and four times more likely to experience strokes than their non-using peers. Analyzing data from 4.6 million patients, researchers stress the urgency of raising awareness, especially as heart problems surge among those under 50 in the US and UK.