Genes, smoking, and obesity increase pneumonia risk, especially for older adults

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Genes, smoking, and obesity increase pneumonia risk, particularly for older adults. Researchers identified 12 genetic regions linked to pneumonia, many affecting inflammation. Smoking and higher body mass also directly contribute to the disease. The study analyzed data from over 600,000 individuals, highlighting nicotine dependence genes' role in recurrent and older adult pneumonia cases.


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