Genetic risks for nicotine dependence span a range of traits and diseases

(Emory Health Sciences) The study finds that higher polygenetic scores for schizophrenia, depression, neuroticism, self-reported risk-taking, a high body mass index, alcohol use disorder, along with a higher number of cigarettes smoked per day were all indicators of a higher risk for nicotine dependence.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news