Factors Related to Premature Graying; A Cross-Sectional Study in Lagos State, Nigeria

March 2024 in “ Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports ”

Ezon-Ebidor Innocent Edibamode, Edet Iboro Efiong, Nicholas Asiwe, Cynthia Eben Gobour

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Studysummary In this study, researchers found no significant link between ABO blood type, rhesus factor, or genotype and premature graying of hair, but observed potential associations with lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol intake.

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