Association between smoking and the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. (IMAGE)

Pusan National University

Association between smoking and the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Caption

A new study from Pusan National University shows that smoking is positively associated with the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, predominantly affecting women. Discontinuing smoking can potentially reduce the ALS risk.

Credit

Dr. Yun Hak Kim from Pusan National University

Usage Restrictions

Cannot be reused without permission

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.