Comparative Study of Lipid Profile in Young Smokers and Non- Smokers

Abstract

Background and Objective: The present study provides a detailed profile of the plasma lipid and lipoprotein levels according to cigarette smoking status (smoker, ex-smoker and non-smoker) and dosage [number of cigarette(s) smoked per day] in this part of Rajasthan. Materials and Methods: The study is being carried out in 100 healthy male smokers and 100 healthy males non smokers selected from volunteers from general public, patient attendants and hospital staff of New Medical College and Hospital & MBS Hospital Kota. Results: Out of 100 patients in the present study the number of subjects in mild, moderate and high smokers group were 42 (42%), 44 (44%), 14 (14%) respectively. Smokers had higher total cholesterol, plasma triglycerides, serum LDL, serum VLDL and lower levels of serum HDL compared to non-smokers which was statistically significant. Conclusion: The present study provides a detailed profile of the plasma lipid and lipoprotein level according to cigarette/ beedis smoking status (smoker, ex-smoker and non-smoker) and dosage (number of cigarettes/ beedis smoked per day). Cigarette / beedi smoking is associated with significant lower levels of serum HDL and high levels of serum cholesterol, serum triglycerides, serum LDL levels.