Effect of exclusive cigarette smoking and in combination with waterpipe smoking on lipoproteins.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:A significant increase in total cholesterol and LDL-C is well shown in tobacco users, as compared to non-tobacco users. The additive effects of waterpipe and cigarette smoking on LDL levels have not been studied. The study's objective was to assess the correlation between cigarette smoking and LDL levels in Lebanese cigarette smokers and to check the interaction effect of waterpipe and cigarette smoking on LDL levels. METHODS:This cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2016 and February 2017 in 4 different laboratories, enrolling 308 patients (188 non-smokers, 105 cigarette smokers, 15 previous smokers). RESULTS:Current cigarette smoking (Beta=25.57; p<0.0001) was significantly associated with higher LDL levels and higher total cholesterol levels (Beta=53.29; p<0.000

SUBMITTER: Hallit S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7384572 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature