A study of lipid profile in young healthy male smokers
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Cigarette smoking is an important risk factor for the development of dyslipidemia, leading to cardiovascular morbidities. Dyslipidemia occurs in the form of an increase in Total cholesterol, LDL-C, triglycerides,The anti-atherogenic HDL-C levels are reduced in smokers. This study is taken in the context of studying the lipid profilein young healthy male smokers and non-smokers in a rural population, Pondicherry. Methods:A comparative cross sectional study conducted over a period of two years.100 healthy subjects were included.They were divided into two groups as smokers (n=50) and non- smokers (n=50).A complete lipid profile is done for all. Results: Smokers have significantly higher mean value of Total cholesterol, LDL- C, and triglycerides when compared to non-smokers. Mean HDL-C value significantly lower in smokers than non- smokers. Conclusion: Cigarette smoking significantly alters the lipid profile of smokers and the severity increases with the quantity of smoking per day and duration of smoking
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Sankar Kalairajan, S Vithiavathi, K V Ram Narendar
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