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

Abstract

Objective: To determine the mean lipid profile and compare it with the smoking status in males presenting in outpatient clinics at a tertiary care hospital in Quetta. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of General Medicine, Bolan Medical College, Quetta, from May 2024 to October 2024. Methods: A total of 117 male patients aged 18-60 years, presenting with body aches and/or easy fatigability, were included. Patients with chronic renal failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, and endocrine disorders were excluded. Lipid profiles, including serum cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), were measured using the MIURA auto analyzer. Results: In this study, the mean lipid profile of males presenting in outpatient clinics with body aches and/or easy fatigability was as follows: Total cholesterol (192.39±35.44 mg/dL), triglycerides (153.21±23.88 mg/dL), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (110.69±26.67 mg/dL), very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (27.89±6.48 mg/dL), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (49.77±8.16 mg/dL). Conclusion: The study concludes that male smokers have a more deranged lipid profile compared to non-smokers, indicating a higher risk of cardiovascular complications in smokers.