Genetic and environmental influences on the progression from alcohol use disorder to alcohol-related medical conditions.
Alexis C EdwardsKristina SundquistJan SundquistKenneth S KendlerSara Larsson LönnPublished in: Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research (2021)
A moderate-to-substantial proportion of genetic and environmental variance that contributes to AMC risk is not shared with AUD, underscoring the need for additional gene identification efforts for AMC. Furthermore, the prominent influence of environmental factors specific to AMC provides a promising area for the identification of prevention targets. We did not observe significant sex differences in the etiology of AMC, although follow-up is warranted in other well-powered studies.