Influence of Alcohol and Smoking on the Lipid Profile and Related Biochemical Parameters in Iraqi Males

Background: Alcoholism has been one of the continuing problems for centuries due to its great harm to various organs of the body, especially if it is accompanied by the harmful phenomenon of smoking. Objectives: To determine the extent to which the lipid profile (cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein [HDL], very low-density lipoprotein [VLDL] and low-density lipoprotein [LDL]), Hb, packed cell volume (PCV), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), and white blood cell (WBC) are affected by the harms of smoking and alcohol consumption among Iraqi males. Materials and Methods: We chose about 120 men within the same age range (30–70) years, divided into four collections (C2, C3, C4 and C5) each collection consisting of 24 volunteers in addition to the natural collection C1 (also consists of 24 men who didn’t smoke cigarettes and did not abuse alcohol). Blood samples were drawn from the volunteers’ veins and used for biochemical analysis of their lipid profile and other specified biomarkers. Results: We conclude that alcohol abuse and smoking cigarettes cause high cholesterol, triglycerides, VLDL, LDL, and low HDL value. Also, alcohol abuse and smoking cigarettes cause a rise in CRP, WBC, Hb, and PCV but lower ESR value. Conclusion: Advertisements must be made to learn humans about the dangers of consuming alcohol and smoking cigarettes on an ongoing basis and in large quantities.