The assessment of systemic inflammatory response in apparently healthy adult smokers in Nnewi, South East Nigeria

The assessment of systemic inflammatory response in apparently healthy adult smokers in Nnewi, South East Nigeria

Background: Induction of systemic inflammation is thought to underlie major organ dysfunction in cigarette smokers. Objective: The objective of the study is to estimate the levels of inflammatory markers (the leukocyte count and C-reactive protein [CRP]) in adult smokers in Nnewi metropolis, South E...

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Main Authors: Nancy C Ibeh, John C Aneke, Chide E Okocha, Chidinma Mmaduka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
Subjects:
Cigarette smoking
C-reactive protein
leukocyte count
systemic inflammation
Online Access:http://www.jdrntruhs.org/article.asp?issn=2277-8632;year=2017;volume=6;issue=3;spage=158;epage=162;aulast=Ibeh

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