Smoking should increase the risk of stroke in young people

According to the recent conclusions of the American Heart Association (AHA), young people who regularly smoke marijuana will face a much higher risk of stroke than others.

The study of the effects of marijuana on cardiovascular health will be presented in detail at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2019 conference from November 16-18 in Philadelphia, USA and later on. Stoke Magazine of the American Stroke Association.

According to Newsweek, the study found a link between stroke risk and marijuana based on an analysis of more than 43,000 adults aged 18-44, of which nearly 14% had used marijuana in Last 30 days.

Young people who smoke marijuana are 3 times more likely to have a stroke than non-marijuana smokers.

Even the author's team found something very surprising, young people who smoke marijuana also regularly smoke cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Therefore they are 3 times more likely to have a stroke than those who do not smoke marijuana . Although the AHA recognizes that smoking and e-cigarette habits will also lead to the risk of stroke.

After adjusting the variables that can lead to strokes, the team found that even people who smoke marijuana without smoking for more than 10 days are nearly 2.5 times more likely to have a stroke. people do not smoke.

Not surprisingly, marijuana smokers are also susceptible to alcohol and other stimulants. This affects their risk of stroke.

Dr Tarang Parekh from George Mason University, lead author of the study, said: "Young people who use marijuana, especially smokers and other risk factors such as high blood pressure, should understand. "They are more likely to have a stroke when they are younger. Doctors should ask their patients if they smoke marijuana and warn them of the potential stroke risk when they visit."

Currently in the US about 11 out of 50 states are legalizing marijuana. However, according to unofficial figures, marijuana is almost universally used in most states. In a 2017 NBC News revelation, most Americans tried smoking at least once.

As more and more states consider cannabis legalization as a recreational, the AHA president said, the authorities need to pay more attention to the harmful effects of marijuana on people's health.

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