ArticleJournal of epidemiology and global health2017
Effect of exclusive cigarette smoking and in combination with waterpipe smoking on lipoproteins.
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- Knowledge and attitude toward waterpipe smoking: scale validation and correlates in the Lebanese adult population.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2020Article
- Comparing cigarette smoking knowledge and attitudes among smokers and non-smokers.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2020Article
- Knowledge and attitudes toward cigarette and narghile smoking among previous smokers in Lebanon.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2020Article
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- Previous, current, and cumulative dose effect of waterpipe smoking on LDL and total cholesterol.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveA 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.
methodsThis 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).
resultsCurrent cigarette smoking (Beta=25.57; p<0.0001) was significantly associated with higher LDL levels and higher total cholesterol levels (Beta=53.29; p<0.0001) in exclusive cigarette smokers. Among current cigarette smokers who were current waterpipe smokers, a significant increase in LDL level was observed relative to current cigarette smokers who were not waterpipe smokers (Beta=66.64 vs Beta=37.37; p<0.0001).
conclusionAmong Lebanese current cigarette smokers, LDL levels increased relative to nonsmokers, consistent with findings in other populations. In addition, among Lebanese current cigarette smokers, current waterpipe smoking might increase adverse lipid profiles associated with adverse coronary effects more than cigarette smoking alone. The direct cause responsible for these observed variations in our study remains unidentified, with the hope that future research will reveal it.
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