STUDY OF LIPID PROFILE IN CHRONIC SMOKERS ATTENDING SHADAN HOSPITAL-"TRASH THE ASH"
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
Smoking is one of the most potent and prevalent addictive habits, influencing behavior of human beings. There is a dose response relationship between number of cigarettes smoked per day and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The study is designed to observe the effects of chronic smoking on plasma lipoprotein levels. A total of 100[50 non-smokers (group A) and 50 smokers (group B)] at Shadan hospital aged between 25-45 years were selected for this study. The tests are done by GPO-PAP, End point assay; CHOD-PAP, Enzymatic end point assay; Friedewald equation. Results Plasma total cholesterol in smokers is 178.68 ±34.59 and in non-smokers it is 165 ±25.84 and p ≤0.02 which is statistically significant.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Amena Tasneem
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP665744
- DOI -
- Views 166
- Downloads 0
MALE-INFERTILITY: IS ANTIHISTAMINIC ONE OF THE CAUSE?
We all know that allergy is common in developed countries and antihistaminic are common drugs used for symptomatic relief; the drug which might have impact on male fertility. So, A study is needed to be conducted on huma...
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF AQUATIC MACROPHYTES AND ECOLOGICAL IMPLICATION: A REVIEW
The study reviews the biological control of aquatic macrophytes and its ecological implications to provide information on various future challenges in water quality management and aquaculture. Aquatic macrophytes cause v...
UTERINE SARCOMAS: A REPORT OF 10 CASES AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Background: Uterine sarcomas (US) area rare and aggressive malignant tumor, Due to their non-specific signs and symptoms, they are commonly diagnosed in advanced stage, the treatment includes a complete surgery and no st...
THE RESULTS OF WFG FS- LASIK PROCEDURE IN TREATMENT OF MYOPIA AND MYOPIC ASTIGMATISM
Purpose: To present the results of wavefront guided femtosecond-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (WFG FS-LASIK) procedure in treatment of myopia and myopic astigmatism. Material and Methods: One hundred and seventy...
CAUSES AND TREATMENT OF PILES (ARSH) A REVIEW
Hemorrhoids (Arsh) are very common Problem in modern life style. It is very common ailment of rectum affected as much as half of the population by the age 50 year. Hemorrhoids are swollen, inflamed veins and capillaries...