Researchers find link between tobacco cigarettes and depression and schizophrenia.
Smoking tobacco cigarettes could increase the risk of mental health problems such as depression and schizophrenia, research suggests.
It has long been known that smoking is more common among people with mental health conditions. However, it has been unclear whether smoking could be a factor in causing such problems or is simply a form of self-medication among those already living with poor mental health.
Scientists say they have now unpicked the issue. “What we found was that there was evidence of causal effects in both directions,” said Dr Robyn Wootton, the first author of the research, from the University of Bristol.
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