Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) represents a critical health concern characterized by elevated mortality and morbidity rates. Although both genetic predisposition and lifestyle choices influence aSAH susceptibility, understanding the causative associations between cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and aSAH risk remains imperative. Mendelian randomization (MR) offers a robust methodological framework for dissecting these associations, leveraging genetic variants as instrumental variables.
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