Tobacco And Cannabis Use May Lead To 50% Surge In Heart Disease Deaths

Tobacco And Cannabis Use May Lead To 50% Surge In Heart Disease Deaths

Studies presented at the SCAI 2025 sessions warn of a 50% increase in heart-related deaths by 2030 due to rising tobacco and cannabis use. One study predicts a 43.7% rise in tobacco-related heart disease deaths, while another links cannabis use disorder to higher heart attack and arrhythmia risks, highlighting urgent public health concerns.