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Health-related quality of life and tobacco and alcohol consumption in Leber hereditary optic neuropathy in Sweden

  • By

  • Johan Hedström

  • Maria Nilsson

  • Martin Engvall

  • Pete A. Williams

  • Abinaya Priya Venkataraman

  • June 15, 2026

  • 0 min

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    The study assessed health-related quality of life (HRQoL), tobacco, and alcohol use in individuals with Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) in Sweden.

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    32 LHON affected individuals and 32 carriers were included, with no significant difference in HRQoL compared to healthy controls.

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    Affected males reported significantly lower role limitation scores due to physical health compared to affected females.

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    A higher prevalence of smoking (20%) and snus use (33%) was observed among LHON affected individuals.

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    One-fourth of LHON affected individuals were classified as having harmful or hazardous alcohol consumption.

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Health-related quality of life and tobacco and alcohol consumption in Leber hereditary optic neuropathy in Sweden

  • by Johan Hedström, Maria Nilsson, Martin Engvall, Pete A. Williams, Abinaya Priya Venkataraman

  • June 15, 2026

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