Heavy cannabis users at elevated risk of stroke: Evidence from a general population survey

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Heavy cannabis users at elevated risk of stroke: Evidence from a general population survey

Objective: Case reports and hospital-based case-control studies suggest that cannabis use may increase the risk of stroke. We examined the risk of non-fatal stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) among cannabis users in the general community. Method: A general population survey of Australians age...

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Main Authors:	Hemachandra, D., McKetin, Rebecca, Cherbuin, N., Anstey, K.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia 2016
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/56745

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