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We primarily adopted the inverse variance weighting method as the main effect estimate and used additional methods to evaluate the reliability of the results.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Genetically predicted smoking and alcohol intake increased the risks of cervical spondylosis and intervertebral disc degenerative disease (IVDD). Longer education was associated with reduced risks of cervical spondylosis, IVDD, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis\/spondylolysis. Time spent watching TV increased the risks of cervical spondylosis, IVDD, and spinal stenosis. Sleeplessness elevated the risks of spinal stenosis and IVDD. Higher Townsend deprivation index was linked to cervical spondylosis and spondylolisthesis\/spondylolysis, while neuroticism and higher household income increased IVDD risk. Depression was associated with cervical spondylosis. Sensitivity and reverse MR analyses supported robust and unidirectional causal relationships.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results of the study emphasize the importance of addressing certain modifiable risk factors to reduce the burden of spinal diseases and improve the health status of the population.<\/jats:p>\n                    <jats:p>Key messages What is already known on this topic: Several retrospective and epidemiological studies have demonstrated associations between certain lifestyle, psychiatric, socioeconomic factors, and the risk of developing spinal disorders. However, there are no studies that have verified a positive causal relationship between these associations. What this study adds: This study employed a rigorous Mendelian randomization strategy to confirm and quantify the causal effects of known risk factors, thereby confirming the directionality of causality. 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