Causal linkage of tobacco smoking with ageing: Mendelian randomization analysis towards telomere attrition and sarcopenia.
Sehoon ParkSeong Geun KimSoojin LeeYaerim KimSemin ChoKwangsoo KimYong Chul KimSeung Seok HanHajeong LeeJung Pyo LeeKwon Wook JooChun Soo LimYon Su KimDong-Ki KimPublished in: Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle (2023)
Genetically predicted and observational tobacco smoking status are significantly associated with poor ageing phenotypes. Healthcare providers may continue to reduce tobacco use, which may be helpful in reducing the burden of ageing and frailty.