Serum Levels of Selected Antioxidants and Lipid Profile of Smokers

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Authors

  • N. R. Preethi
     College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thiruvananthapuram - 695522 ,IN
  • P. V. Nandini
     College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thiruvananthapuram - 695522 ,IN

Abstract

Smoking is one of the biggest health hazards today and is a status symbol among urban educated youth. Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for chronic disepses and invariably robs the body of disease-preventing antioxidants. Simone reported that over 2,28,700 deaths occur from cardiovascular diseases and more than 50,000 deaths from chronic lung disease, all as a result of smoking.

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Published

2005-11-01

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Preethi, N. R., & Nandini, P. V. (2005). Serum Levels of Selected Antioxidants and Lipid Profile of Smokers. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 42(11), 514–521. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/6360

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Volume 42, Issue 11, November 2005

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