Between Puffs and Blood: Exploring Smoking's Influence on Haematological and Anthropometric Parameters in Young Smokers Smoking's Effect on Haematological and Anthropometric Parameters
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Background: Smoking is a major global cause of mortality, leading to various chronic diseases such as COPD and cancers. Despite the well-documented health risks, smoking remains prevalent, particularly among young adults.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of smoking on haematological and anthropometric parameters in healthy young male smokers.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 110 male participants (40 smokers and 70 non-smokers) aged 18-30 years. Smokers consumed 3-20 cigarettes per day for at least three years. Anthropometric measurements, including BMI and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), were recorded. Blood samples were collected for complete blood count (CBC) analysis using a Spincell-3n haematological analyser. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, with significance set at p < 0.05.
Results: Smokers had significantly higher BMI (21.99 ± 4.57, p < 0.001), WHR (0.86 ± 0.06, p < 0.001), and RBC count (4.49 ± 0.55, p = 0.003) compared to non-smokers. Platelet count was significantly lower in smokers (234,075 ± 234,075, p = 0.0013).
Conclusion: The study highlights the adverse effects of smoking on body composition and haematological parameters, particularly the reduction in platelet count, emphasizing the need for smoking cessation interventions.
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