Doctors Believe They Have Uncovered the First Child Death by Marijuana

Doctors Believe They Have Uncovered the First Child Death by Marijuana
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Petr Svab
By Petr Svab, reporter
Updated:

A little boy’s heart stopped beating in Colorado some two years ago. Doctors said he suffered an inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis), but they couldn’t figure out what caused it.

Earlier this year, however, two doctors published a case study saying the 11-month-old’s heart condition was induced by a high concentration of THC, the active chemical of marijuana, in his body.

Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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