Obese people more likely to smoke, says new gene research: WHO
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New research indicates that people who are genetically prone to being overweight have a higher risk of being a smoker — and they are likely to smoke more than average — UN scientists said on Wednesday.
According to Dr. Paul Brennan from IARC, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, around 70 genes have been identified for the first time that could explain this behaviour.
IARC is a World Health Organization agency mandated to conduct research on the causes of cancer, and its prevention. The current study was funded by Cancer Research UK.
Dr. Brennan spoke to Daniel Johnson.
New research indicates that people who are genetically prone to being overweight have a higher risk of being a smoker, and they are likely to smoke more than average, according to a World Health Organization agency whose study has identified for the first time around 70 genes that could explain this behaviour.
Dr. Paul Brennan from the International Agency for Research on Cancer spoke to Daniel Johnson.