Causal effects from tobacco smoking initiation on obesity-related traits: a Mendelian randomization study.

Sehoon ParkSeong Geun KimSoojin LeeYaerim KimSemin ChoKwangsoo KimYong Chul KimSeung Seok HanHajeong LeeJung Pyo LeeKwon Wook JooChun Soo LimYon Su KimDong-Ki Kim

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2023)

Tobacco initiation may lead to worse obesity-related traits in the general 40- to 69-year-old individuals. Therefore, tobacco-use initiation as a long-term weight-control measure should be discouraged.

Keyphrases

weight loss
weight gain
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
genome wide
body mass index
physical activity
smoking cessation
drug induced