April 24, 2024
Genetic risk of smoking and alcohol use examined

Genetic risk of smoking and alcohol use examined

  • RESEARCH BRIEFINGS
  • 07 December 2022

In an enormous study of almost 3.4 million individuals from 4 ancestries, variants of more than 2,000 genomic regions were found to be associated with tobacco smoking and alcohol use. Genetic variants that contribute to these behaviours have been identified, and the accuracy of genetic risk scores compared in diverse populations.

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