May 4, 2025 1:20 PM

Tobacco, Cannabis use may raise heart disease deaths by 50% in five years: studies

Tobacco and cannabis consumption could significantly raise heart disease-related deaths in the coming years, with recent studies predicting a 50 per cent surge in mortality over the next five years. Presented at the ongoing Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) 2025 annual scientific sessions in Washington, DC, the twin studies revealed alarming links between substance use and cardiovascular complications. One study projected that tobacco use alone could increase coro...