Abstract

To study the effect of chewing tobacco on vital data and lipid profile in adults. AIM AND OBJECTIVES: -To study the effect of tobacco on lipid profile and to observe the changes in HR, BP, and after chewing tobacco. MATERIALS AND METHODS: -The present study is conducted on male subjects of age between 25 to 35 years and weight between 50 to 70 kgs who were free of hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, obesity and non-alcoholics dividing into 2 groups where in GROUP-1 Non-smokers and non-chewers of tobacco are included, in GROUP-2 smokers and non-chewers and non-smokers are included. RESULTS: -Mean heart rate in group2 is greater than group1 by15%. The mean systolic blood pressure in group 2 is greater than group 1 by 12.29% and the mean systolic blood pressure of group 3 is greater than group 1 by 12.29%. The mean diastolic BP in group 2 is increased by 15% compared to group 1. The mean serum total cholesterol levels are group 2 subjects is 20.94% greater compared to group 1. The mean serum VLDL levels in group 2 subjects were 25.54% greater compared to group 1 subjects. The mean serum LDL cholesterol levels in group 2 were 36.54% higher compared to group 1 subjects. The mean serum HDL cholesterol levels in group 2 were 14.78% lesser compared to group 1 subjects. The mean serum triglyceride levels in group 2 were 24.40% greater compared to group 1 subjects. CONCLUSION: -Tobacco usage has direct association with atherosclerosis and higher risk of coronary artery disease.

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