The Association Between Marijuana Use and Myocardial Infarction, Asthma, and Depression in Racial and Sexual Minorities: BRFSS 2016–2022

Abstract Introduction: Marijuana-use patterns differ among racial and sexual minority groups, but few studies have examined health effects in these subgroups. The authors aimed to study the relationship between marijuana use and history of myocardial infarction, current asthma, and history of depression within racial and sexual subgroups. Methods: Cross-sectional data from the 2016–2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System questionnaire was analyzed in April–December 2024. Current marijuana use was defined as at least 4 days of use within the past month.