Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2015

EFFECT OF TOBACCO SMOKING ON LIPID PROFILE

V. Prabha, S. Waheeda, A. Meriton Stanly

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Background & objective: Tobacco smoking is an independent & modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Tobacco smoking has been found to alter lipid metabolism by stimulating sympathetic adrenal system leading to increased secretion of catecholamines. The proposed study was undertaken to elucidate the effect of tobacco smoking on lipid profile. Materials & methods: 45 healthy smokers and 45 non smokers in the age group of 25 to 55 years were included in this study. Lipid profile was estimated by using enzymatic end point kit method. Results: The total serum cholesterol, Triglyceride, LDL & VLDL were higher in smokers as compared to Non–smokers (p<0.001). Serum levels of HDL are lower in smokers as compared to in non–smokers (p<0.001). Conclusion: The results shows that smoking influences the lipid profile adversely, resulting in the premature development of atherosclerosis, and also raising the cardiovascular disease risk.

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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V. Prabha, S. Waheeda, A. Meriton Stanly Effect of Tobacco Smoking on Lipid Profile Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 3 March 2015

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