Effect of Cigarette smoking on Haemotologic parameters in Healthy Population
Jyothirmai Koneru1 , Budumuru Ramesh Kumar2* , Stevesuphal3 , Bhargavi Chinnamurthy4 , Ananda Babu Beeraboina5 and Pravallika Gottapu6
1-6Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram - 534202 (India) Corresponding Author Email ID - rk1001007@gmail.com Phone number - 9885940250
ABSTRACT
This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among 60 smokers and 60 non-smokers attending Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, to evaluate the effect of smoking on hematological parameters. Venous blood samples (2.5 ml) were collected, and hemoglobin concentration, red blood cell count, platelet count, total leukocyte count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and differential leukocyte count were analyzed. Statistical analysis using unpaired ttest and ANOVA revealed that smokers exhibited significantly higher red blood cell count and ESR values compared to non-smokers. With increasing smoking intensity, a significant rise in ESR and neutrophil count was observed, whereas eosinophil count, red blood cell count, and hemoglobin concentration declined with advancing age. These findings suggest that smoking has a measurable impact on hematological parameters, and early screening may serve as a valuable diagnostic tool to identify individuals at risk. Preventive interventions, particularly among students, are essential to reduce experimentation with tobacco and to prevent long-term health consequences.