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Impact of marijuana on venous thromboembolic events: Cannabinoids cause clots in trauma patients

As marijuana use continues to rise across the country, new research is uncovering unexpected health concerns—especially in trauma patients. A study analyzing over 593,000 adult trauma cases from the ACS Trauma Quality and Improvement Program (2015–2016) found a significant link between preinjury marijuana exposure and increased thromboembolic complications (TEC), such as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). After adjusting for confounding factors, patients who tested positive for THC

Does smoking marijuana increase the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

As marijuana use continues to rise, so do concerns about its long-term effects on lung health—particularly its link to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While marijuana is the second most commonly smoked substance in the world after tobacco, its health risks remain less defined. Marijuana smoke shares many of the same harmful components as tobacco smoke, minus nicotine, and studies have shown that it can cause injury to large airways

Smoking and Heart Disease, Stroke, and Peripheral Artery Disease

Heart disease—including coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease (PAD)—remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., and smoking is a major driver behind it. Plaque buildup in the arteries can lead to chest pain, heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes, while PAD often causes pain and weakness in the limbs. Smoking and even secondhand smoke damage blood vessels, raise triglycerides, lower good cholesterol, and make the blood

How can we prevent tobacco use?

Tobacco use continues to be one of the leading preventable causes of death, not only due to direct smoking but also through secondhand exposure. Since the landmark 1964 Surgeon General’s Report, tobacco control efforts have made major strides—researchers estimate they’ve helped avert 8 million premature deaths and added 2.3 years to male and 1.6 years to female life expectancy. Despite this progress, 5.6 million adolescents under 18 are still projected

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Impact of marijuana on venous thromboembolic events: Cannabinoids cause clots in trauma patients

Does smoking marijuana increase the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Smoking and Heart Disease, Stroke, and Peripheral Artery Disease

How can we prevent tobacco use?

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