Genetics of Tobacco Use
The worldwide prevalence of tobacco use is widespread, resulting in nearly 4.5 million deaths every year. Nicotine is addictive and has psychopharmacological effects that maintain the use of tobacco products. Several studies have documented a strong hereditary component to tobacco use. The present a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Publishing
2004-06-01
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Series: | Tobacco Induced Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.journalssystem.com/tid/Genetics-of-Tobacco-Use,65871,0,2.html |