Estimating the health impact of nicotine exposure by dissecting the effects of nicotine versus non-nicotine constituents of tobacco smoke: A multivariable Mendelian randomisation study

Abstract excerpt

The detrimental health effects of smoking are well-known, but the impact of regular nicotine use without exposure to the other constituents of tobacco is less clear. Given the increasing daily use of alternative nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes, it is increasingly important to understand and separate the effects of nicotine use from the impact of tobacco smoke exposure. Using a multivariable...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
• Share to Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
• Share to Smoking Behavior and Cessation